Clinical Faculty in Public Health

Clinical Faculty in Public Health – Open Rank

Job No: 529071
Position type: Faculty Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Public Health
Salary: See posting summary for anticipated salary range
Applications Open: Nov 19 2025
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The Department of Public Health within the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences is seeking a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track clinical faculty (open rank) with expertise in public health and experience in community‑engaged activities to serve as an experiential learning coordinator for both the undergraduate and graduate programs in Public Health.

We invite candidates who have demonstrated excellence in building partnerships with community organizations to facilitate student learning through practicum placements and service‑learning for both undergraduates and MPH students. The ideal candidate will excel in teaching, mentoring, advising, and organizational management, work effectively with diverse populations, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English. The successful candidate will collaborate internally and with local healthcare organizations, community partners, industry and government health agencies.

Duties of the position include:

• Teaching and providing instructional support for courses with significant experiential components at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Organizing and supervising internship placements for undergraduate students.
• Coordinating practicum placements for MPH students.
• In collaboration with college administrative staff, developing, coordinating, and sustaining strong campus‑community partnerships to promote student engagement, professional preparation, and meaningful community contributions.
• Providing academic and professional advising to students related to practicum and career development.
• Monitoring and developing processes to ensure compliance with the CEPH accreditation criteria for experiential learning.
• Teaching other public health courses when needed.
• Providing service to the department, college, and university as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• For the rank of Clinical Instructor: A Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• For the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher: A doctoral degree in Public Health or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• Ability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience working with community health organizations, government, or industry.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in academic or community settings.
• Excellence in teaching, mentoring, and advising.
• Strong communication, organizational, and management skills.
• Experience cultivating and supporting community‑campus partnerships.
• Collaborative skills needed to develop strong interdisciplinary relationships.
• Proficiency with electronic databases, data collection, and student tracking.
• Experience with interprofessional educational activities and pedagogy.

Application Instructions:

• Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover letter detailing past experiences in teaching and community engagement and highlighting ways to contribute to the department, college and university.
• Philosophy of community‑based, experiential teaching and learning.
• Name and contact information of three references (one supervisor, one from a community partnership).

Initial review of applications will begin December 15th and continue until positions are filled. The position may close early when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.