Cornell University, Department of Public and Ecosystem Health
Description
Instructor and Program Manager for Applied Practice
Department of Public & Ecosystem Health
Cornell University - Ithaca, New York
Cornell
University’s Department of Public & Ecosystem Health invites applications
for a full-time Instructor and Program Manager for Applied Practice. This is a
non-tenure-track academic staff appointment supporting Cornell Public Health,
which delivers the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree training. This position
will be the primary lead for the Applied Practice Experience (APEx) and career
readiness initiative and perform program administration and student mentoring.
The
Instructor and Program Manager has primary responsibility for coordination,
implementation, and academic oversight of the APEx, a required component of the
MPH curriculum. The position supports all MPH students as they plan, complete,
and document applied public health projects aligned with program competencies
and professional practice expectations. Responsibilities include advising and
mentoring students throughout the APEx process; supporting development of
workplans and applied outputs; evaluating student submissions using a
competency-based portfolio approach; and facilitating communication among
students, faculty advisors, and site supervisors.
The position
also plays a central programmatic role in developing, managing, and sustaining
partnerships with community, government, nonprofit, and organizational partners
that support applied practice activities. The Instructor position collaborates
with faculty and partners to identify and design feasible, high-impact project
opportunities; manages partnership agreements in accordance with university
processes; and maintains databases related to applied practice projects and
outcomes.
In addition,
the appointment includes responsibility for supporting MPH student career
preparation and workforce engagement. This work includes developing familiarity
with public health workforce trends and opportunities; collaborating with
Cornell Career Services; organizing career panels, workshops, and related
professional development activities; maintaining alumni connections; and
tracking student employment outcomes. The position includes service to Cornell
Public Health and the Department through participation on the MPH Curriculum
Committee, collaboration with faculty on course-based applied practice
opportunities, preparation of reports for program leadership, and support for
funding and scholarship resources related to applied practice.
Required qualifications:
- A professional degree in public health (MPH or DrPH) or a closely related field,
- Demonstrated ability to manage partnerships and balance instructional, administrative, and programmatic responsibilities
Preferred
qualifications include three years of relevant professional experience, and
experience mentoring students in applied or community-engaged public health
and/or academic settings.
The salary range for this
position is $70,000 to $100,000 and will be commensurate with credentials and
experience. This position is eligible for benefits.
Offers
higher than the published salary range might be considered to meet unique
circumstances, qualifications, academic discipline, and experience.
Please note
that this is a one-year term that is renewable up to a maximum of 5 years.
The position
is based in Cornell University’s Ithaca campus and is a fully in-person role
requiring frequent interaction with students, faculty, and community partners.
To apply:
Visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31923 and submit a cover letter, full CV, and contact
information of three professional references. Applications will be reviewed as
received, and the position will remain open until filled.
If you have
any questions, please email the search committee at pehapex@cornell.edu.
Consistent
with Cornell’s practice, appointment to academic positions requires candidates
to disclose relevant information about their prior employment
including whether they have been found to have violated institutional or
employer policies related to or governing unlawful discrimination and
harassment, academic and research misconduct, or financial misconduct.
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Further Info:
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853