This position will serve as the field placement coordinator for the Public Health program and will include coordination of field experience opportunities and teaching in the major. Additional responsibilities include maintaining an internship database to track student placements, preceptors, and project status. Conducting evaluations, meeting with agency/organization staff to establish and maintain relationships, and planning forums to showcase student work.

The selected candidate is expected to have a strong background in Public Health, prior teaching experience, a research agenda that would involve undergraduate students, engagement in professional and community service, and the ability to advise and mentor students. A Ph.D., DrPH or progress toward a terminal degree is required; teaching experience strongly preferred. As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program.

The selected candidate is expected to have a strong background in Public Health, prior teaching experience, a research agenda that would involve undergraduate students, engagement in professional and community service, and the ability to advise and mentor students.

During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and a one-page essay (300-400 words) describing how your Christian faith informs and influences your personal and professional life and your teaching philosophy and how your faith will help you contribute to the achievement of Belmont’s Aspirational Aim.

Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.