Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners. More than 25,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation. The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is a joint school across PSU and Oregon Health & Sciences University. This unique collaboration combines the strengths of a world-class academic health center with the deep community involvement and diversity of the state’s urban research university. Together, the two universities offer unmatched opportunity for students to learn in the classroom and in real-world settings. Our SPH is a national model for community engagement and academic innovation. Our vision is to become the premier destination in Oregon for students of all backgrounds who want to enter the public health field and improve lives in their communities. Position Summary Our SPH is aligned with the American Public Health Association in declaring racism a public health crisis, and we are committed to becoming an antiracist SPH. We are working to center social justice in our internal and external work as a school and are committed to addressing structural and institutional racism, and to holding ourselves accountable to this work. We seek a faculty colleague with broad expertise related to public health with the ability to teach across several areas of our School, including health equity, healthy aging, and public health practice. This faculty position will teach and advise in both our undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will develop and maintain a robust program of research and scholarship, seek extramural funding, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and advise and mentor master’s degree and PhD students. All faculty are expected to participate in program and School governance, and to engage with community organizations in collaborative research, consultation and service activities. Primary Activity Instructional Minimum Qualifications Beginning or developed track record of published scholarship and externally funded activity. Developing or demonstrated history of community engagement and collaboration. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, both virtually and in person. Demonstrated experience supporting, overseeing, or directing undergraduate public health curriculum or programs. Ability to train students in public health practice. Evidence of successful student learning outcomes. Experience with contributions to undergraduate course and curriculum development. Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with individuals from and topics related to diverse populations. Doctoral Degree in Public Health or related discipline. Key Cultural Competencies Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Professional Standards of Conduct At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at this link . Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be between $71,163 and $79,740, but may be negotiated above this range dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. J-18808-Ljbffr