What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness Promotion, Tenure-Track position at MARYVILLE COLLEGE?
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Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness Promotion, Tenure-Track
The Division of Health Sciences and Outdoor Studies at Maryville College, a selective four-year liberal arts college committed to superior teaching, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Health and Wellness Promotion beginning in August 2027. Qualified candidates will have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting. Candidates must hold a terminal degree in public health, health promotion, health sciences, or a related discipline. Candidates must also have experience teaching in higher education and work experience in local- and/or state-level public health. The Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential, awarded by the National Board of Public Health Examiners, and the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) credential, awarded by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, are preferred.
Teaching responsibilities will include courses in chronic disease, social and behavioral health, environmental health, epidemiology, policy, and health systems. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening community partnerships and expanding experiential learning opportunities that connect students with public health practice and the unique health needs of the Southern Appalachian region, including the relationship between human and environmental health. Maryville College is recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification and is committed to outreach to local, national, and global communities.
The Division of Health Sciences and Outdoor Studies has active partnerships with Maryville College’s Mountain Challenge as well as many other local organizations and will soon be housed in The Alexander Institute for Conservation Leadership and the Sciences, a state-of-the-art science facility featuring indoor and outdoor teaching labs and centers focused on Appalachian wellness, the outdoors, and environmental education.
Founded in Maryville, Tenn., in 1819, Maryville College is one of the oldest baccalaureate-granting institutions of higher learning in the South. Consistently ranked in the top tier of regional colleges and universities, it offers a curriculum notable for its strong liberal arts core program, undergraduate research requirement and emphasis on career preparation. The fine and performing arts program at Maryville College is housed in the Clayton Center for the Arts, whose mission is “to play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of our citizens, bolstering cultural and economic vitality, strengthening tourism, and expanding arts education opportunities for artists of all ages.” The College maintains an affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and encourages students, faculty, and staff to grow in wisdom and work for justice.
Maryville is ideally situated between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville, the state’s third largest city, and is within minutes of the major research facilities of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (MC holds associate membership), the University of Tennessee, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The College is also an institutional member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Its historic, 263-acre campus includes a 140-acre multi-use forest.
Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials including a letter of interest addressed to Dr. Jenny Oody, Chair, Division of Health Sciences and Outdoor Studies; graduate transcripts (all official transcripts will be required upon hire); a curriculum vitae; and a statement of teaching philosophy should be sent to the email address below. Additionally, three letters of reference (two of which should address teaching experience and/or potential) should be submitted by referees to exercise.science@maryvillecollege.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enriches the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.
Sponsorship Statement:
The College may, at its discretion, sponsor employment-based immigration petitions (such as H-1B or permanent residency) on behalf of employees when permitted by law and aligned with institutional priorities and budget.
Sponsorship is contingent on satisfactory continued employment, compliance with applicable federal regulations, availability of institutional resources, and the College’s sole determination of fiscal feasibility.
The College cannot guarantee sponsorship in any case, particularly where newly introduced federal filing fees or wage obligations create financial burdens inconsistent with institutional budget stewardship. The College always reserves the right to defer or decline sponsorship.