Asst Teaching Professor, Public Health and Environmental Studies at Drew University

Madison, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Public Health, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Advising, Curriculum Development, Experiential Learning, Community Engagement

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The College of Liberal Arts at Drew University invites applications for a nontenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position with a joint appointment in Environmental Studies and Public Health beginning August 2026, pending budgetary approval. Key Responsibilities: * Teach three (3) courses per semester that are applicable to the fields of Public Health and Environmental Studies. * Core teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Public Health and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). * Additional course offerings will be determined by programmatic needs and the candidate’s area of expertise. These may include, but are not limited to, Environment, Society, and Sustainability; Social Determinants of Health; Environmental Health; and Advanced GIS. * Advise majors and minors in Environmental Studies and Public Health. * Contribute to the ongoing support and development of these programs, including development of experiential learning courses and opportunities. * Be an active and engaged member of the Drew community through participation in departmental and college service. Required Education and Experience: The successful candidate should have a PhD in Public Health, Environmental Studies, or a related area by August 2026. Preferred Education and Experience: Interest and experience in teaching and working with undergraduate students at a liberal arts institution is preferred. How to Apply: To apply, submit the following materials: * Cover letter. * Current curriculum vitae. * A brief statement of teaching philosophy. * Evidence of teaching excellence, such as course evaluations and/or peer observations, if available. * Contact information for three (3) letters of reference. Please apply by January 30, 2026. About Drew University Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City. Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch [https://drew.edu/launch/], ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Drew’s unique, immersive learning experiences include professionally mentored scientific research in RISE [https://drew.edu/academic/centers-institutes/science-research/research-institute-for-scientists-emeriti-rise/] and DSSI [https://drew.edu/academic/centers-institutes/science-research/dssi/], volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement [https://drew.edu/academic/centers-institutes/center-for-civic-engagement/get-engaged/], making industry connections in seven semesters in New York City [https://drew.edu/academic/global-education/nyctrec/], and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips [https://drew.edu/academic/global-education/shorttrec/]. Drew University’s two graduate schools, Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, confer 10 master’s and four doctoral degrees. Numerous certificate programs are also available. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual and global community, with many programs offered in hybrid or fully online modalities. To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Following federal and state requirements, a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire. These positions are subject to a background check.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester in Public Health and Environmental Studies, including core courses like Introduction to Public Health and GIS. They will also advise students and contribute to program development and community engagement.