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Assistant Professor Department of Health and Human Performance
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Position Number: 5875124
Location: Martin, TN
Position Type: Health - Health Education & Promotion

Assistant Professor Department of Health and Human Performance

The Department of Health and Human Performance seeks applicants for a full-time assistant professor, tenure-track position in the College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences. The position is open until filled, however, preference will be given to those applying prior to 1/30/2025.

Effective Date: August 2025

The Department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Tennessee at Martin invites applications for a 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a full-time, tenure eligible faculty position, with an emphasis on teaching but requiring a balance of research and service. The course instruction will include a variety of modalities including online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face in accordance with program and departmental needs. Working collaboratively with faculty and staff within the program, department, and college, the department encourages its faculty to engage in interdisciplinary community-based partnerships and provide service to the institution, professional organizations, and the community. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, mentoring undergraduate student research, while also establishing a record of scholarship.

Required Qualifications:

Successful candidates will possess the following requirements:
An earned doctoral degree in a health-related field (individuals who are all but dissertation [ABD] will be considered).
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across all levels of the university.
Demonstrates ability to effectively collaborate and build consensus among students, faculty, and community partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of scholarship in health-related research such as peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.
Teaching Experience in an area of Epidemiology, Community Health Promotions, and Public Health Policy is strongly preferred.
Experience in rural health or health policy.
College or university-level teaching experience in public health.

Work experience in a health-related field.
Familiarity with a variety of instructional modalities, including online and hybrid instruction.

The University

The University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary campus in the University of Tennessee System. The campus is in Northwest Tennessee, approximately 125 miles north of Memphis and 150 miles west of Nashville. The University of Tennessee at Martin has a combined graduate and undergraduate enrollment of approximately 7,500 students.

The emphasis is solidly on excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. We seek candidates who demonstrate a similar commitment. Additional information about the University of Tennessee at Martin and the Department of Health and Human Performance can be found at https://www.utm.edu/offices-and-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities.php.

Application

Interested persons must submit an online application at https://www.utm.edu/offices-and-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities.php or www.utm.edu and click "Employment" at the bottom of the page.
Applicant must attach:
Letter of application
CV, including up-to-date, personal contact information
Statement of teaching philosophy
Unofficial transcript for the terminal degree

In addition, applicants will need to arrange for three original, current letters of reference to be sent independently as hard copies or PDF files to:

Dr. Stuart Currie, Search Committee Chair Department of Health & Human Performance 3031 Kathleen and Tom Elam Center
The University of Tennessee at Martin Martin, TN 38238
OR
scurrie1@utm.edu
Call for more information, 731-881-7310.
**Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
The University of Tennessee at Martin is an equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate based upon race, color, or national origin. The University's

Office of Access, Compliance, and Title IX has adopted a policy and procedures to provide students and employees, who feel that they have experienced discrimination but are uncertain as to whether a complaint is justified or whether they wish to initiate a formal complaint, the opportunity to discuss their concerns confidentially and informally with the Title VI Coordinator for prompt and equitable resolution of discrimination complaints.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Access, Compliance, and Title IX, 544 University Street, #303, Martin, TN 38238, telephone 731-881-3505. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Access, Compliance, and Title IX.