Job Description
The Position: Assistant Professor, Public Health (Tenure Track)
Job Summary: The Public Health Program at Muhlenberg College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment to begin August 2025. Exceptional candidates who have already achieved the rank of Associate Professor at another institution will also be considered at that rank. The Public Health program interacts collaboratively with other college programs and departments and provides a welcoming community for students, staff, and faculty who are deeply committed to undergraduate intellectual growth and well-being. One of the few Public Health programs in a liberal arts setting, Muhlenberg has an exceptional record of dedicated students moving on to top graduate programs. Muhlenberg College has an established record of excellence in teaching, and a reputation that offers collegiality and support to one another, both as instructors and as people. We value diversity and seek individuals committed to inclusivity in collaboration and interdisciplinary research, and we are committed to hiring and supporting faculty who can contribute to our development of a culturally diverse community through their teaching, scholarship, and service. For more information about our department and program please visit
This is a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position. Muhlenberg's expected teaching load in the first academic year is two courses in the fall semester and three courses in the spring semester, with a 3:3 teaching load thereafter. The successful candidate will provide coverage for teaching several core courses in our program, including Issues in Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, and a senior seminar course in the candidate's area of interest. The position will also include opportunities for designing and teaching new Public Health courses, and teaching cross-disciplinary courses that contribute to our new curriculum. In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to serve as mentors for students in our active undergraduate research and internship programs, and also serve as academic advisors and contribute to other forms of college service.
Applicants must hold a DrPH, or PhD (also with an earned MPH preferred) in a Public Health related field by August 2025. Additionally, they will display a commitment to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching and to working with and mentoring students from a broad array of backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Alongside displaying a commitment to teaching and service, the successful candidate will have a strong record of scholarship and professional activity in Public Health. Successful completion of satisfactory background checks is also required.
All faculty at Muhlenberg have the opportunity to receive support and opportunities for development through The Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning, which offers a range of programs including pedagogical and mentorship workshops, support for meaningful classroom experimentation, and facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration. The College offers support for research and professional development through internal grants.
Schedule & Benefits: At Muhlenberg, we value your work/life balance and are pleased to offer this full-time, tenure-track opportunity. Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave, Life Sports Center membership, tuition opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, College-provided short-and long-term disability, an employee assistance program, life insurance, and retirement. Waiting periods may apply. Relocation assistance is available for this position. In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and meaning in a dynamic, global society. The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative coaching program designed to maximize every student's performance and potential.
Part of eastern Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, Pennsylvania's third-largest, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The Lehigh Valley, which also includes neighboring cities Bethlehem and Easton, is one of the fastest growing regions in the state and the Northeast, leading Pennsylvania in population growth for people aged 18-34. Home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, a rich blend of diverse cuisine, and so much more, visit Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College and check out Allentown here.
For best consideration, apply by September 23, 2024. A complete application package includes: 1) a letter of application describing your interest in the position; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement describing your teaching experience, and teaching philosophy; 4) evidence of teaching excellence; 5) a research statement describing your research interests and professional activity; 6) a separate statement summarizing professional experiences and capacities that prepare you to contribute to our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals (see DEIB Initiatives); and 7) contact information for three professional references. Complete applications should be uploaded as one PDF document to our Workday Career Portal. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button or visit
Please send any questions about this position to the search chair, Dr. Jeffrey Rudski, at jeffrudski@muhlenberg.edu. Inquiries regarding Muhlenberg's Workday Career Portal may be directed to hr@muhlenberg.edu.
An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.
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