Assistant Professor, Tenure Track in Health Sciences

Company: Arcadia University
Location: Glenside
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description: Arcadia University's College of Health Sciences includes: The Department of Public Health with Public Health and Health Sciences programming; the Department of Medical Science, including the Physician Assistant program; and the Department of Physical Therapy that houses several programs. The College is accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month, Assistant Professor (tenure track) faculty position in Health Sciences through the College of Health Sciences and Department of Public Health. The position is projected to begin in the Fall semester, 2026 (i.e., August) or Summer 2026 if feasible with timing. Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary major, including courses in health sciences, public health, biology, chemistry, and other related disciplines at Arcadia University. Programming is offered through the College of Health Sciences (CHS) and is housed administratively in the Department of Public Health. CHS is also seeking to launch additional health science programming in the Fall 2026, and this position will support these initiatives in addition to teaching and advising in the health sciences curriculum. Location: Glenside Responsibilities : We are seeking an individual with academic and applied health and research experience in the health sciences and related health fields. Teaching, scholarly and applied and interdisciplinary practice and research expertise of the candidate might pertain to health services, health systems and delivery, and population health. Duties will include: 1) Teaching undergraduate students through in-person and online courses in health sciences, public health, and, possibly, chemistry or biology-related course lab support as feasible; 2) Supporting the implementation of an online undergraduate professional pathway or related programming in health sciences and doctoral level coursework; 3) Advising undergraduate and/or graduate students; 4) Supporting the overall structure of health sciences along with the Health Sciences Program Director, Chair of Public Health, and the Dean of the College of Health Sciences; 5) Engaging in research-related innovation; 6) Full engagement and support of the interdisciplinary work of the programming across the university; and 7) Support of the College of Health Sciences and University through service. Presence on campus is expected, including when teaching online and when not conducting courses. Candidates will have a strong interest in health sciences and application and research through health promotion and research, teaching excellence, curricular innovation, student engagement, and service to department, College, and University. Candidates will also have strong evidence of, or highly emerging potential for, teaching and advising excellence, and research excellence particularly with community-level, clinical, and applied population health topics. A typical 12-month faculty role involves student advising, a 3 (fall): 3 (spring): 2 (summer) course load, and support for department curricular and other needs as well as University service and scholarship. Program support roles might involve course release or stipend to adjust workload. Qualifications : Candidates for the position must meet the following requirements: 1) Terminal degree with health sciences with academic and applied relevance (e.g., PhD, DHSc, DMSc, DrPH, etc); 2) research-related experience and evidence; 3) Evidence of teaching, advising, and curricular work at the undergraduate and graduate levels; 4) Evidence of collaborative work, ideally in higher education and in health systems, including in research settings; 5) Strong written and oral communication skills. Awareness of program development, admissions and recruitment processes, advising, and program and course development and pathways for Health Sciences is strongly preferred. Application Instructions : Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration. Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration. Applicants should submit the following: 1) a letter describing teaching and advising experience and philosophy; 2) experience, interest, and goals in scholarly innovation and research, including applied research; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a sample of written work (e.g., publication); and 4) names of three persons who will provide a recommendation if requested. Materials should be submitted online through the Arcadia human resources portal. Applications should be submitted by April 24, 2026, to ensure full consideration; review of applications will be considered until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026 semester. Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for 10 consecutive years. The University's graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Education, and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia's quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education, and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu . We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work. At Arcadia University, our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check. Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Position Code: FF271A

Keywords: Arcadia University, Mount Vernon , Assistant Professor, Tenure Track in Health Sciences, Education / Teaching , Glenside, New York