Assistant​/Associate Professor, Community Health

Governors State University (GSU) is a minority‑serving institution and emerging Hispanic‑serving institution in the Chicago Southland region seeking to hire one full‑time, tenure‑track position. The rank for the full‑time position will be Assistant/Associate. Employment will start for the Fall 2026 semester with hiring continuing until positions are filled.

Qualified applicants will have an earned Doctoral Degree in Behavioral Health, Community or Public Health, Rehabilitation, Health Sciences, or a closely related field. We are seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Community Health Systems and Theories
• Behavioral Health Interventions and Treatment
• Public Health Policy and Administration
• Health Promotion Evaluation and Implementation
• Social Determinants of Health
• Disability and Rehabilitation Science
• Chronic Illness and Disease Management
• Chronic Health and Wellness Promotion
• Research Methods and Skills

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Have outstanding teaching skills to teach and update undergraduate courses.
• Have experience working with non‑traditional and diverse student populations.
• Assist with the development of academic program and assessment.
• Participate in appropriate professional development, including serving on committees, maintaining a strong record of scholarship, and cultivating good connections with industry partners.

The position will be located with the Department of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health, College of Health and Human Services. The program currently offers a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Community Health and a Masters of Health Sciences in Addiction Studies.

GSU serves more than 5,000 students annually and offers high‑value educational opportunities to a culturally diverse student body of first‑generation students, returning adults, and veterans. The University’s strategic plan, Strategy 2025, emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation.

The policy of Governors State University, in its role as educator, employer, and purchaser of goods and services, is to provide equal opportunity and affirmative action. Discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.

Assistant Professor: $70,000–$76,000.

Associate Professor: $70,000–$87,000.

Teaching may include a mix of online (asynchronous and synchronous), hybrid, or on‑campus classes.

• Doctorate Degree in Behavioral Health, Community or Public Health, Rehabilitation, Health Sciences, or a closely related field (ABD candidates may be considered for the Assistant Professor position).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in behavioral health, community/public health, rehabilitation, or related field.
• Documented record of an ability to make intellectual contributions through scholarly publications and presentations.
• Knowledge and ability to teach a wide range of undergraduate/graduate courses.

• Online/Hybrid Teaching Experience
• Certification from Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Training Programs
• Knowledge of Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed‑Methods Research Using Advanced Software Tools
• Student Mentorship and Advising
• Applied or Clinical Experience
• Evidence of Community Engagement and Service

• Cover Letter
• CV or Résumé
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts will be requested if an offer to hire is made)
• Writing Sample from a Professional Publication
• Teaching Philosophy & Evidence of Teaching Excellence
• List of Three Professional References with Current Contact Information
• Other supplemental materials (optional)

Review of application will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. For priority consideration, applications should be submitted by February 15, 2026.