Job Duties
Norfolk State University’s (NSU) Department of Nursing and Allied Health seeks up to two
experienced public health professionals to serve as primary instructional faculty or primarily research faculty for the MPH program. This program will have a focus on health equity.
Engage in scholarly activity, grantsmanship, professional development and service commensurate with faculty appointment type.
1. Teach courses.
2. Conduct research.
3. Advise and mentor students.
4. Strive to develop among students, respect for others and their opinions, by demonstrating 5. respect for each student as a learner and as an individual.
6. Promote student development and academic achievement through tutoring, mentoring, referrals, recommendations, financial assistance via scholarships and engagement in curricular activities and service-learning.
7. Serve on the program graduate committee and/or other committees.
8. Participate in program planning activities.
9. Pursue funding for program and faculty activities.
Candidates are encouraged to visit for more information on Norfolk State University’s public health initiatives and for more information on NSU’s Department of Nursing and Allied Health.
EEO STATEMENT
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Diversity Statement
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include adversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups.
A probation period of 12 months may be required for all classified positions.
Minimum Qualifications
- A record of scholarly achievement in teaching, research, service and professional development
- Established skill in teaching in an on-line environment and using web-based applications and learning management software.
- An earned Master of Public Health degree.
- An earned terminal degree in public health or a related degree (e.g., a DrPH or PhD)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership in a public health field at local, state or national levels.
- Experience teaching and mentoring MPH students.
- Experience with health equity, diversity or inclusion initiatives.
- A commitment to the academic development and well-being of all students.
- Funding for public health research.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational or management skills.
- Experience working or conducting research in public health.
- Experience teaching graduate students.
Special Instructions:
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Qualified applicants should be prepared to provide original letters of letters of recommendation, transcripts, and three current references upon selection for an interview. 1. Applicant is solely responsible for ensuring application and material thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and ability as it relates to the advertised qualifications. 2. A complete application, including all previous employment, salary history, and education, for consideration, must be received online by 11:59 PM of “JOB CLOSE DATE.” 3. The state applications must be completed in full. Those who do not include all information on the application may miss the opportunity for full consideration. 4. Applicants who list “see resume” or “see Curriculum Vitae” in lieu of completing the application will be screened as “incomplete.” FAX: FAXED MATERIAL ARE NOT ACCEPTED. EMAIL: EMAILED MATERIAL ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Contact Information:
Name: Office of Human Resources
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: EMAILED MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTED.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.