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Anatomy or Anatomy and Physiology (Ten-month, Full-time, Tenure-track, Assistant/Associate Professor)


The Exercise Science Division in the School of Health Sciences at Central Michigan University (CMU) is recruiting for a full-time, ten-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor, beginning August 2010.  The CMU School of Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is located in The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions.  Rank and starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Attractive benefits package and research support is available.

Qualifications: 
Required:  Earned doctorate in Human Anatomy, Anatomy Education, or related field required.
Preferred:  Experience teaching anatomy in clinical programs; demonstrated successful college teaching; experience in anatomy and physiology education; and evidence of scholarly work that has the potential to lead to external funding.
Desirable:  Evidence of involvement with professional associations and organizations; proficiency in use of technology; effective oral/written communication skills; demonstrated leadership skills; and demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Responsibilities:
Teaching.  Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in anatomy and physiology which may include:  Gross Anatomy, Systems Anatomy, Anatomy and Physiology, Human Physiology, Pathophysiology, Histology, etc.
Research.  Conducting research and scholarly endeavors that lead to external funding; directing undergraduate and graduate research.
Advising.  Involvement in campus and community service; advising undergraduate and graduate students.

General Information:  Serving about 27,000 students, Central Michigan University is a doctoral research university recognized for strong undergraduate education and a range of focused graduate and research programs.  Central Michigan University recently approved the development of a medical school that is scheduled to begin admissions in 2012.

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions consists of four academic units (Physical Education and Sport, Communication Disorders, the School of Health Sciences and the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Science).  It offers undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs in audiology, communication disorders, community health education, health services administration, school health education, physical therapy, physician assistant, exercise science, substance abuse prevention, health promotion, speech-language pathology, physical education, sport studies, athletic training, athletic coaching and sport management, delivered by 100+ faculty/staff.  CMU's website is http://www.cmich.edu.  The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions website is http://www.chp.cmich.edu.

Application Procedure:  Application deadline has been extended.  Review of applications will begin November 1 and continue until filled.  Starting date of the position will be August 2010.  Send letter of application; vita; evidence of teaching ability; statement of teaching philosophy; statement of research interests; copy of academic transcripts; and names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of at least three references to:

Anatomy Search Committee Chair
School of Health Sciences
2217 Health Professions Building
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI  48859

Inquiries may be sent to maste1tj@cmich.edu.

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo).
 

Community Health Education (Ten-month, Full-time, Tenure-track, Assistant/Associate Professor)


The Community Health Division in the School of Health Sciences at Central Michigan University (CMU) is recruiting for a full-time, ten-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor, beginning August 2010.  The CMU School of Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is located in The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions.  Rank and starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Attractive benefits package and research support is available.

Qualifications:
Required:  Earned doctorate in Public Health or Health Education.  A doctorate in a related field may be considered if either the Bachelor's or Master's degree is in public health or health education.  Demonstrated successful college teaching.
Preferred:  Experience in health education and evidence of scholarly work in the special skill area of community health or public health that has potential to lead to external funding.
Desirable:  CHES certification, evidence of obtaining grants, evidence of involvement with professional associations and organizations, demonstrated leadership skills, demonstrated commitment to diversity, proficiency in use of technology and effective oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities:
Teaching.  Teaching freshman level through graduate courses in health education which may include:  Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Health, and similar health areas.
Research.  Conducting research and scholarly endeavors leading to publications and external grants; directing undergraduate and graduate research.
Advising.  Involvement in campus and community service; advising undergraduate and graduate students.

General Information:  Serving about 27,000 students, Central Michigan University is a doctoral research university recognized for strong undergraduate education and a range of focused graduate and research programs.

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions consists of four academic units (Physical Education and Sport, Communication Disorders, the School of Health Sciences and the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Science).  It offers undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs in audiology, communication disorders, community health education, health services administration, school health education, physical therapy, physician assistant, exercise science, substance abuse prevention, health promotion, speech-language pathology, physical education, sport studies, athletic training, athletic coaching and sport management, delivered by 100+ faculty/staff.  CMU's website is http://www.cmich.edu.  The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions website is http://www.chp.cmich.edu.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin now and continue until filled.  Starting date of the position will be August 2010.  Send letter of application; vita; evidence of teaching ability; statement of teaching philosophy; statement of research interests; copy of academic transcripts; and names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of at least three references to:

Mark Minelli, Ph.D., CHES
Search Committee Chair
School of Health Sciences
2219 Health Professions Building
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI  48859

Inquiries may be sent to minel1mj@cmich.edu.

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo).
 

Health Administration (Twelve-month, Full-time, Tenure-track, Assistant Professor)


The Health Administration Division in the School of Health Sciences at Central Michigan University (CMU) is recruiting for a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning August 2010.  The CMU School of Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is located in The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions.  Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Attractive benefits package and research support is available.

Qualifications:
Required:  Earned doctorate in appropriate field related to healthcare.
Preferred:  Academic training and expertise in health economics, social/behavioral epidemiology; quantitative methods, and/or healthcare finance; ability and understanding of online educational learning and teaching; knowledge of the healthcare field and professions; demonstrated research agenda based on published works and external funding; quantitative and qualitative research skills; record of membership and activity in professional organizations related to healthcare; demonstrated successful college teaching; and demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity.
Desirable:  Previous work with students doing research, including experience with thesis or dissertation committees; experience or demonstrated interest in securing extramural grants and contracts; experience working in the healthcare field outside of academic employment; experience working collaboratively with other professionals on projects and assignments; interdisciplinary experience; evidence of involvement with professional associations and organizations; proficiency in use of technology; effective oral/written communication skills; and demonstrated leadership skills.
Other Criteria:  The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the central Michigan area.  The position requires that the individual be present on the main campus of Central Michigan University to work with the other faculty and staff both in the Health Administration Division of The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, as well as with the College of Business Administration.

Responsibilities:
Teaching.  Teach courses at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level based on qualification and expertise; teach both in the online format and the classroom format; assume primary responsibility in the Health Administration Division for being lead faculty for the Healthcare Administration academic certificate and concentration for the online MBA program in collaboration with the College of Business Administration, including curriculum development of the program; and perform other duties and responsibilities as needed to maintain quality academic program.
Research.  Conducting research and scholarly endeavors that leads to securing extramural funding to support an ongoing research agenda.
Advising.  Involvement in campus and community service; advising graduate students in the Healthcare certificate/concentration in the MBA program, undergraduate students in the Health Administration major and doctoral students in the Doctor of Health Administration program.

General Information:  Serving about 27,000 students, Central Michigan University is a doctoral research university recognized for strong undergraduate education and a range of focused graduate and research programs.

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions consists of four academic units (Physical Education and Sport, Communication Disorders, the School of Health Sciences and the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Science).  It offers undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs in audiology, communication disorders, community health education, health services administration, school health education, physical therapy, physician assistant, exercise science, substance abuse prevention, health promotion, speech-language pathology, physical education, sport studies, athletic training, athletic coaching and sport management, delivered by 100+ faculty/staff.  CMU's website is http://www.cmich.edu.  The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions website is http://www.chp.cmich.edu.

Application Procedure:  Application deadline has been extended.  Review of applications will begin November 1 and continue until filled.  Starting date of the position will be August 2010.  Send letter of application; vita; evidence of teaching ability; statement of teaching philosophy; statement of research interests; copy of academic transcripts; and names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of at least three references to:

Dr. Steven D. Berkshire
Health Administration Search Committee Chair
School of Health Sciences
2219 Health Professions Building
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI  48859

Inquiries may be sent to berks1sd@cmich.edu.

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo).