Job Description:

The following duties listed below are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on administrative discretion and institutional needs. Pedagogical faculty are not required to conduct research. Please click on the following link for expectations of pedagogical faculty: https://www.wku.edu/academicaffairs/resources/faculty_handbook.php
The Master of Public Health (MPH) Program Coordinator is a 9- month pedagogical, tenure track position that combines undergraduate and/ or graduate-level teaching and program service.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching graduate and undergraduate courses on a range of topics; scheduling classes, managing program admissions, advising, coordinating student recruitment and retention efforts; planning, developing, and implementing activities related to accreditation; and reporting to CEPH.
Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrate strong professionalism and ability to work collaboratively; Demonstrates high level of attention to detail; Demonstrate critical thinking skills; Ability to multi-task.
Requirements:

• A doctoral degree in public health or related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Ability to teach a range of courses (e.g. program evaluation, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, applied field epidemiology, others as needed).
• Demonstrate success in student engagement through teaching and service activities.
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of constituents.

Revisions made 4-4-24
Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.
Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by April 11, 2024 although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:

• Letter of Intent
• Curriculum Vita
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date.
You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process.