The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts (ISLA) at Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo, California is seeking an interdisciplinary scholar specializing in Health and Society at the rank of Assistant Professor. Areas of specialization could include, but are not limited to, health disparities, reproductive health, epidemiology, mental health, nutrition, or health and the environment. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have a background in quantitative methods and/or whose work encompasses underrepresented communities or vulnerable populations. Primary teaching duties will include teaching courses required for our Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) major that focus on approaches, theories, methods in interdisciplinary studies. The successful candidate will also teach courses required within our four Science, Technology and Society (STS) minors as well as potentially developing courses that will enhance these minors. In addition, the successful candidate will teach general education and seminar courses developed around their areas of expertise. Responsibilities will include working with and advising IS majors enrolled in the “Health & Society” concentration.
The start date of the position will be September 16, 2024. More information and instructions on submitting an application can be found at: https://jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/531241/assistant-professor-in-health-society-interdisciplinary-studies-ay-2425
Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date of November 15, 2023 will be given full consideration. For questions about the positionplease contact Emily Ryalls, Search Committee Chair, ISLA Department, eryalls@calpoly.edu
Published: 09/14/2023