Instructor of Public Health
Job Posting for Instructor of Public Health at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE)
Instructor of Public Health
About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only
private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.
About Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley
Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains, Fort Smith is nestled between the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewater rafting, and camping all within a short drive. In addition, the city supports a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, an award-winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts.
JOB SUMMARY
The Instructor of Public Health will assist with the planning, development, and implementation of the Masters of Public Health (MPH) Program in collaboration with the Director of the MPH Program and MPH Faculty. The primary focus will be on the development of core curriculum, as well as the creation of the protocols, policies, and
procedures needed to launch and advance the program. The primary duty of this position will be to contribute toward the development and implementation of the MPH Program curriculum including both the Nutrition and Rural & Community Health concentrations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop core content for the MPH curriculum and assist with the development of coursework in both the Nutrition and Rural & Community Health concentrations.
- Participate in the assessment and evaluation of MPH students, provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that the students in the program meet the standards established by the faculty.
- Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and support staff.
- Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the MPH Program and ACHE in fulfilling its mission and vision through teaching, scholarship/research, and service and/or special duties as assigned.
- Advance the prestige of ACHE through advancement of and advocation for its mission and vision.
- Other duties as assigned by the MPH Program Director or his/her designee.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Public Health or related field
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in Public Health or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Public Health (DrPH) or related field
- Four (4) or more years of experience in Public Health or related field
- Experience with distance education content delivery
- Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.
- High-energy, versatile, and self-directed.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
ACHE is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.
- Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
- Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
- Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
- Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
- Strong organizational skills.
Problem Solving
- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
- Expertise in negotiation.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
- May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
- May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
- May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
- May some travel or work away from campus.
- Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
- Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
- Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
- Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
- Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
- Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.
If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Barbara Jetton, Vice President of Human Resources, at 479.308.2291 or barbara.jetton@achehealth.edu.
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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