This “professor of the practice” position is geared toward individuals with relevant and teaching experience who can make connections between the formal healthcare systems and the social determinants of health, including poverty, race/ethnicity, and urban/rural environments. We seek individuals who can teach in areas of health disparities, health communications, and community health. Area of secondary specialization is open, and could include a focus on nutrition, aging, environmental health, global health, or a focused clinical area.

The appointment will be in the HSSP program, an interdisciplinary undergraduate health major offering both a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree. The program is one of the most popular on campus, with 200-250 majors and minors enrolled at any one time; however, most upper-level courses are small to provide a discussion-based atmosphere that encourages faculty-student interaction and mentoring. The candidate will be expected to advise students and teach five full-semester classes each year. Faculty can reduce their course load by “buying out” teaching requirements through sponsored research and university service. As contract faculty, professors of the practice are hired, initially, for a 9-month term for 3 years; pending review, future contracts can be renewed for terms of 5-7 years. Part-time teaching contracts could also be considered. This position is subject to budget approval.

The ideal candidate should have both relevant and teaching experience. We welcome applicants who have experience working in health systems engaging with vulnerable populations and hold a terminal degree in medicine/health professions (including MD, DO, NP, RN, PA or similar), public health, health/social policy, social work, law, social sciences, or similar field. Candidates should have a strong background in teaching and familiarity with key academic theories in the field. In addition, the candidate should have a record of engagement with the larger academic and healthcare field that is consistent with HSSP’s goal of educating students about the many biological, sociological, and policy factors that contribute to both health and health inequalities.

Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their professional background, teaching interests and experience, a curriculum vitae, an article-length writing sample, and names and contact information for three referees to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22340. Brandeis is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and service. Applicants should accordingly include a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement indicating how their experience, interests, and ongoing commitments might contribute toward maintaining departmental and institutional pluralism, justice, and unity. Finally, applicants should provide a teaching portfolio that includes syllabi and evidence of teaching excellence.

First consideration will be given to applications received by November 1, 2022, and the review of applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All applications will be treated confidentially. Finalists will be asked to submit three confidential letters of reference. Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Darren Zinner, Chair of Health: Science, Society, and Policy program (dzinner@brandeis.edu).

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY Founded in 1948, Brandeis University is a private research university with a liberal arts focus located 10 miles west of Boston. Its schools include a College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, an International Business School and the Heller School for Social Policy and Management. Brandeis is ranked among the top 50 colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report and is renowned for its exceptional research capacity. Brandeis was founded by the American Jewish community as a non-sectarian university, with particular emphasis on being welcoming and inclusive toward people of all backgrounds and beliefs. The university’s core values are rooted in Jewish history and culture, including a respect for learning, an emphasis on critical thinking, and a drive to make the world a better place through one’s talents and actions. Brandeis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants for all employment positions. We value and are seeking candidates that represent a variety of social identities, including those that have been underrepresented in higher education. Diversity in its student body, staff and faculty is important to Brandeis’ primary mission. The search committee is therefore particularly interested in candidates who, through their creative endeavors, teaching and/or service experiences, will increase Brandeis’ reputation for academic excellence and better prepare its students to participate within a pluralistic society.