Assistant/Associate Professor in Health Promotion and Education

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Health Promotion and Education

Division Name: Academic Affairs

College/Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology

Department: Health Sciences

Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Department of Health Sciences (HSC) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in Health Promotion and Education, beginning August 16, 2026. We seek candidates who are highly qualified and motivated to teach health promotion, health education, and public health courses as well as other courses to support the Department of Health Sciences.

A successful candidate will also be expected to pursue cross-functional, integrative curriculum development and incorporate a pedagogical approach to involve students in learning through high levels of engagement.

Candidates will be expected to develop a focused area of research including publication in refereed journals and provide service to the campus and professional communities. For consideration at the associate level, applicants should have an appropriate record of teaching excellence and scholarship.

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits , including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/.

Additional Information

The Department: The Department of Health Sciences (HSC) is one of six departments and two schools in the College of Applied Science and Technology (www.cast.illinoisstate.edu). There are 16 tenure and non-tenure track faculty members, a full-time academic advisor, a student success coordinator, and one civil service support staff in the department. The Department houses the Central Illinois Area Health Education Center (AHEC). The HSC faculty and staff are committed to student-centered departmental and programmatic excellence.

The Health Promotion and Education program (with approximately 130 undergraduate majors) began in 1973. The program is committed to providing extraordinary learning opportunities that prepare graduates to be in-demand professionals in health promotion and education settings. The program includes sequences in School Health Education, Public Health, Integrative Health & Wellness, and Minors in Health & Wellness Coaching and Public Health. School Health Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation for Educator Professionals (CAEP) and Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Integrative Health & Wellness and the Minor in Health & Wellness Coaching are approved by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). All majors complete either student teaching or professional practice before graduating. Students in the program, depending on sequence, are eligible to take the CHES or NBHWC certifying exams.

The Department of Health Sciences has an on-line Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree that was started in Fall 2023.

Illinois State University: IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$72,000-$84,000; Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications

1) A doctoral degree in health promotion, health education, public health, or a commensurate field. Exceptional A.B.D. candidates will also be considered with an expected completion of their doctoral degree before May 15, 2026.
2) Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

8/16/2026

Required Applicant Documents

1) Cover letter or letter of application
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Statement of teaching philosophy
4) Summary of research interests
5) Contact information for three references (name, address, telephone, and email)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions For Applicants

Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2025.

Contact Information For Applicants

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Jacqueline Lanier, jalanie@ilstu.edu

Important Information For Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.