Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Nursing and Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Nursing and Health Science (CONHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Public Health to begin Spring 2026. The candidate will have expertise in Biostatistics, Health Policies, Health Program Planning, Health Data Management, Epidemiology, and Public Health Communication.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Responsibilities:

Engage in teaching, research and practice and contribute to the college, university, and community through service based on faculty rank
Engage in teaching activities in accordance with their appointment and discipline
Serve as academic advisor and mentor to students
Provide a clearly defined development plan for research activities

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D., D.PH., or equivalent in Public Health, or related Health Science field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Evidence of scholarly activity commensurate with tenure-track requirements of the college and university
Demonstrated capacity to teach core public health courses
To be considered for the Associate rank, at least five (5) years of full-time university faculty experience including at least four (4) years in the rank of assistant professor is required.

Preferred Qualification:

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community practice partners
Established research program and success in acquiring funding
Experience with CEPH accreditation
Experience with distance learning platforms and/or contemporary instructional technologies

TO APPLY: http://hr.tamucc.edu/careers

All required documents requested must be uploaded in order to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

A letter of application addressing qualifications listed including a statement of teaching/research philosophy.
A curriculum vitae.
Three (3) professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses

The job posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.