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Assistant Professor of Public Health in Social Behavioral Sciences / Health Behavior / Health Promot
Old Dominion University
Application
Details
Posted: 15-Apr-26
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Salary: negotiable
Categories:
Academic / Faculty
Academic / Research
Sector:
Public Health
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: #F0421A
The Department of Health Behavior, Policy, and Management at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Social Behavioral Sciences / Health Behavior & Health Promotion to begin Fall 2026.
This is a 10-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment. The faculty member will hold primary teaching responsibility for the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Ph.D. in Health Services Research programs, with additional opportunities to teach and mentor students in the BSHS and BSPH programs. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Policy and Management within the ODU-NSU Joint School of Public Health. The Department is a growing, diverse, and multidisciplinary environment committed to public health research, teaching, service, and practice. The faculty member in this role will: ? Teach graduate-level courses in social and behavioral sciences in public health (health behavior and health promotion) within the MPH and Ph.D. in Health Services Research programs, as well as undergraduate courses in the BSHS/BSPH programs as needed ? Develop and maintain an active program of scholarly public health research, including peer-reviewed publications and pursuit of external research funding ? Advise and mentor graduate students in the MPH and Ph.D. in Health Services Research programs, and participate in departmental, school, and university service and governance ? Contribute to the mission and programs of the ODU-NSU Joint School of Public Health through interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and engagement with professional and community partners
How to Apply: Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.odu.edu/ and attach the following to their online application: a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and relevant qualifications; a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts; and contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted by September 1, 2026, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. About ODU: Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community, and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy. It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications: 1. Earned terminal doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, or DrPH) in social and behavioral sciences or health behavior and health promotion in public health, or a comparable/closely related discipline (e.g., social psychology, health communication), from a CEPH-accredited public health program, school, or institution 2. Demonstrated ability in graduate-level teaching in social-behavioral sciences (health behavior and health promotion) or a closely related public health area 3. Demonstrated scholarship/research in social-behavioral sciences and public health, with evidence of research independence and potential for (or record of) securing external research funding; and excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: ? Post-doctoral public health training or experience in social/behavioral sciences (health behavior and health promotion) from a CEPH-accredited public health program ? Established track record of public health research in socio-behavioral sciences, including peer-reviewed publications and extramural grant funding; experience advising and mentoring graduate students in public health research ? Experience teaching public health graduate-level courses in a variety of delivery formats, including asynchronous online instruction; experience with course development for MPH and/or PhD programs in public health
The Joint School of Public Health Initiative is a collaboration between Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University. Its expertise and partnerships embody forward-thinking and community-responsive approaches to public health education and outreach located at both campuses. Information regarding public health at ODU and NSU, visit https://www.odu.edu/community-environmental-health and https://www.nsu.edu/public-health. For information about the recent integration of Eastern Virginia Medical School into Old Dominion University to create the Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, please visit https://www.odu.edu/article/macon-joan-brock-virginia-health-sciences-at-old-dominion-university-launches.
ODU earned the Research 1 Classification from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it among the highest level of research institutions in the United States. The Carnegie Classification® has been the leading measure of research activities at U.S. colleges and institutions for more than half a century. The University joins a group of just 137, or 5%, of four-year research institutions with the R1 classification... in the nation.
ODU is an ethnically and culturally diverse urban campus of 21,000 students located in the Hampton Roads area, which is home to one of the world’s largest military complexes, a burgeoning technology industry, and one of the nation’s busiest ports.
NSU, a comprehensive urban public institution, is committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. Offering a supportive academic and culturally diverse environment for all, the University empowers its students to turn their aspirations into reality and achieve their full potential as well-rounded, resourceful citizens and leaders for the 21st century.
Nearby recreational activities include the Eastern Shore, Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, and nearby beaches in Virginia Beach and North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Hampton Roads is three to four hours from the Washington DC area.
