Associate Professor/Professor Public Health - Community Health

Key Responsibilities:

Provide distinguished academic leadership and vision in their area of expertise within Public Health.

Champion and ensure the delivery of a high-quality student experience that maximizes student retention and progression and widens participation at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Lead the strategic enhancement of teaching, learning, and assessment in Public Health, particularly concerning innovative curriculum design and development to optimize student learning and outcomes.

Spearhead the review, design, and development of new and existing curricula to promote the department and the university's growth and academic excellence.

Establish and maintain high-level engagement with relevant external stakeholders, including professional bodies and regulatory agencies, to validate, accredit, and ensure adherence to program standards.

Forge and sustain strong partnerships with industry, communities, and research institutions for impactful research projects, student practicums, and knowledge translation to ensure the holistic development and societal relevance of our students and programmes.

Lead and conduct internationally recognized research in Public Health, resulting in high-quality publications and conference presentations, in line with the university's focus on research.

Secure substantial external research funding as a Principal Investigator or key collaborator.

Supervise and mentor postgraduate students, particularly at the doctoral level, to successful completion.

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior academic staff to foster their professional development and research capacity.

Contribute significantly to University governance, policy development, and strategic planning.

Represent the University and its programmes at national, regional, and international forums and conferences.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must meet requirements for appointment to the position of Professor or Associate Professor as per the Commission for University Education Standards; earned PhD in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

A member of a relevant professional body

Skills and Experience Essential:

Sustained evidence of impactful teaching and training experience at the university level, particularly at the postgraduate level.

Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development and review in Public Health/Community Health.

Significant experience in academic leadership and administration within a university setting. [adapted from "Demonstrable evidence of administrative experience"]

Proficiency in computer packages and evidence of ability to lead and innovate in training using virtual or Learning Management Systems (LMS).

A strong track record of impactful research and scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Proven experience in successfully supervising postgraduate students to completion, particularly PhD students, for the rank of Professor.

Industries:Higher Education

Function: Education & Training