Invitation to Apply from Mary Dana Hinton, Ph.D., Hollins University’s Thirteenth President
In 2020, Hollins University embarked on a bold and necessary plan to ensure all of our students – including the voices and concerns of students of color – are heard, seen, and valued, and feel safe on campus; to create an environment of inclusive excellence that supports rigorous teaching and learning in the liberal arts tradition; and to develop a plan that guides our efforts to be an inclusive community. This year, we continue to actively advance the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus. Inclusive excellence at Hollins encompasses our commitment to interdisciplinary and experiential learning for all students. It’s an exciting and hopeful time to join our community; I invite you to learn more about us and to submit an application.
Levavi Oculos!
President Mary Dana Hinton, Ph.D.
Hollins University
(positions last updated 9/7/23)
Questions?
Contact the Academic Affairs Office!
Laura Hawley
Executive Assistant to the Provost
lhawley@hollins.edu
540-362-6491
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Biology: Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor
(posted 8/4/23)
Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology with expertise in molecular and/or cell biology. This is a full-time position beginning July 1, 2024. Please visit this web page (https://www.hollins.edu/about-hollins/jobs/) to learn more about Hollins; its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; faculty development; the university’s students; and the Roanoke Valley.
Position and Qualifications
Biology is consistently one of the three most popular undergraduate majors at Hollins, and the department offers both B.A. and B.S. degrees. Hollins has a recently renovated science building where majors are provided with a firm grounding in the breadth of biology and the opportunity to focus on upper-level courses in the subfield of their choice. Student majors are bolstered by support from the dynamic network of Hollins alumnae/i, as well as connections within the Roanoke community.
Biology faculty are actively engaged and supported in their research endeavors and are committed to providing opportunities and mentorship for undergraduate research. The annual Science Seminar (https://digitalcommons.hollins.edu/science_seminar/), currently in its 66th year, highlights student research in STEM. The department has developed unique, travel-based, short-term courses to Ecuador and the Caribbean, as well as specialty courses for the regular semester designed to engage Hollins students who pursue other majors within the liberal arts. Members of the biology faculty regularly collaborate in teaching and research with faculty in the interdisciplinary environmental studies and public health programs.
We are committed to helping increase and support diversity in the sciences. Hollins is one of the nation’s most dynamic and diverse women’s colleges with an undergraduate student population that includes 37% US-American students of color, 37% Pell-eligible students, 45% first-generation college students, and 8% international students. Hollins biology faculty work to actively support underrepresented students through their teaching approaches, mentorship, and research opportunities and have actively applied for and received federal grants to support underrepresented students in STEM.
We invite candidates with a Ph.D. (or who will have one by June 30, 2024) in a biological field with expertise in molecular and/or cell biology to apply for this position. Candidates should be a teacher-scholar with experience teaching at the molecular and/or cellular level, show evidence of scholarly accomplishment in the form of publications and presentations, have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and innovation, and an interest in working at a small, liberal arts institution. Candidates who can support and/or expand the diversity and inclusion efforts at Hollins (e.g., through service, areas of research, and/or teaching) are especially encouraged to apply.
The position carries the equivalent of six courses per academic year, including laboratory sections which count as half a course each, and we value candidates who have a demonstrated interest in and commitment to excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will teach the sophomore-level core lecture and laboratory course in molecular and cell biology each year and offer an upper-level lecture and laboratory course in genetics every other year. The successful candidate will also have the chance to develop and offer at least one upper-level molecular or cellular-based course in their area of expertise, contribute to the new general education curriculum, and may teach on rotation in the biology department’s sophomore seminar and senior capstone courses. The ability to develop courses that could be cross-listed with other departments is welcomed.
Additional duties include service to the department and university, such as student mentorship and advising; supervision of undergraduate internships, research, and theses; and active participation in campus-wide faculty governance. Candidates will also be expected to establish a research program that is compatible with the resources of a small, undergraduate, liberal arts institution and incorporates our diverse undergraduate population.
About Hollins
Known for its creative and highly engaged student body, Hollins University prides itself on its nationally recognized and award-winning undergraduate and graduate academic programs, its deeply committed alumnae/i network, its extraordinarily beautiful campus surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and its unique ability to ensure that each of its students has the opportunity to design a transformational college experience.
Application Process
Screening of candidates will begin October 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please submit the following materials as a single PDF:
- A cover letter addressing your ability to teach and conduct research in this position at Hollins;
- A curriculum vitae; and
- A diversity, equity, and inclusion statement that addresses your approach to teaching and mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds and how you promote inclusivity and/or anti-racism in your teaching, writing, research, and/or service.
Candidates advanced to the second phase of review will be invited to submit the following materials:
- A teaching statement that clearly addresses the candidate’s approach to teaching, innovative approaches used, and their ability to teach the courses listed in the position description;
- A research statement focusing on how one’s research program may incorporate undergraduates and be successful at a small, liberal arts institution like Hollins;
- A sample syllabus;
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must focus specifically on the candidate’s teaching experience and abilities, and at least one of which should focus on the candidate’s ability to engage undergraduates in research); and
- Unofficial copy of graduate school transcripts.
Applicants should submit materials to biologysearch@hollins.edu. The selected candidate will be asked to submit official transcripts to the Office of the Provost, and once they accept a contingent employment offer, a criminal history background check will be conducted. For questions about the position, please contact search chair Elizabeth Gleim (egleim@hollins.edu).
Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university. Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.
For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).
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English and Creative Writing: Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor
(posted 8/4/23)
Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing. Both entry-level and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position beginning July 1, 2024. Please visit this web page (https://www.hollins.edu/about-hollins/jobs/) to learn more about Hollins; its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; faculty development; the university’s students; and the Roanoke Valley.
Position and Qualifications
Hollins University is proud to have a highly diverse student body, and we are seeking to recruit and retain outstanding faculty who exhibit a clear commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite applications from writers with book publication in fiction (or under contract) and some publication or experience in poetry, nonfiction, or hybrid forms to teach multi-genre creative writing and literature at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
For full consideration, candidates must have a M.F.A. or Ph.D. in hand at time of appointment, evidence of ongoing creative work and accomplishment, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The successful candidate will bring a multicultural perspective to the teaching of engaged undergraduate and graduate students at all levels. Teaching load is six courses per year. Other duties include advising students, participating in department and university service, supporting the department’s reading series as a committed literary citizen, ongoing creative work, and active participation in campus-wide faculty governance.
Preferred candidates will have experience teaching both creative and critical writing and a strong commitment to teaching excellence and innovation at a liberal arts institution.
With 14 faculty members, the Department of English and Creative Writing, which houses the Jackson Center for Creative Writing, is a collaborative department with interconnected literature and creative writing programs. Degrees offered include a B.A. in English and Creative Writing and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. The department also manages the annual publication of the Children’s Literature Association Children’s Literature and three student-produced publications: Cargoes (literary magazine), Gravel (focus on multicultural writing), and The Cyborg Griffin (speculative fiction).
About Hollins
Known for its creative and highly engaged student body, Hollins University prides itself on its nationally recognized and award-winning undergraduate and graduate academic programs, its deeply committed alumnae/i network, its extraordinarily beautiful campus surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and its unique ability to ensure that each of its students has the opportunity to design a transformational college experience.
Application Process
Screening of candidates will begin September 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A cover letter; and
- A curriculum vitae.
Candidates advanced to the second phase of review will be invited to submit the following materials:
- A writing sample;
- Evidence of effective teaching (e.g., sample syllabi, course evaluations, etc.);
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must focus specifically on the candidate’s teaching experience and abilities); and
- Unofficial copy of graduate school transcripts.
Applicants should submit materials to cwsearch@hollins.edu. The selected candidate will be asked to submit official transcripts to the Office of the Provost, and once they accept a contingent employment offer, a criminal history background check will be conducted. For questions about the position, please contact search chair Thorpe Moeckel (tmoeckel@hollins.edu).
Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university. Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.
For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).
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Environmental Studies: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
(posted 8/4/23)
Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies. Both entry-level and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position beginning July 1, 2024. Please visit this web page (https://www.hollins.edu/about-hollins/jobs/) to learn more about Hollins; its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; faculty development; the university’s students; and the Roanoke Valley.
Position and Qualifications
The Environmental Studies program is anchored by an actively engaged faculty from an array of academic disciplines that support students interested in obtaining degrees in Environmental Science (B.S.) or Environmental Studies (B.A.). Experiential learning is highly valued and is infused into the curriculum through internships, multiple affiliated study-away opportunities, a travel/research course in Ecuador, the active engagement of undergraduates in research during the academic year and summer, and other hands-on learning experiences.
We seek a broadly trained individual with expertise in environmental studies who possesses a strong interest in teaching innovation and continued scholarly/creative work in the field within a liberal arts institution. We welcome applicants with a Ph.D., J.D., or other related advanced degree, as well as those with expected degree completion by June 30, 2024, in areas focused on environmental studies, including, but not limited to, sustainability systems, food/agriculture, or environmental law or policy.
The position carries a teaching load of six courses per year. Applicants must be able to teach an introductory course in environmental studies, as well as two other required ES courses (one in political ecology and the other in an ES methods/research design course). In addition, the successful candidate will be able to offer upper-level ES courses in their area of interest (e.g., environmental justice, sustainability systems, food and agriculture, environmental law, etc.). Other duties include engaging students in research and supervising student theses/capstone projects, advising students, participating in department and university-wide governance, and contributing to the general education program.
Candidates are sought who will advance Hollins’ commitment to diversity, equity, justice, and inclusive excellence; who have demonstrated success working with and mentoring students who are first-generation, limited-income, and from historically underrepresented groups in higher education; and who have an active record of ongoing scholarly activity in the form of publications, presentations, and/or creative work.
About Hollins
Known for its creative and highly engaged student body, Hollins University prides itself on its nationally recognized and award-winning undergraduate and graduate academic programs, its deeply committed alumnae/i network, its extraordinarily beautiful campus surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and its unique ability to ensure that each of its students has the opportunity to design a transformational college experience.
Application Process
Screening of candidates will begin September 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A cover letter which describes your teaching and research interests, and if advanced degree not in hand, details your progress towards a completion date by June 30, 2024;
- A curriculum vitae; and
- A diversity, equity, and inclusion statement that addresses your approach to teaching and mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds and how you promote inclusivity and anti-racism in your teaching, writing, research, and/or service.
Candidates advanced to the second stage of review will be invited to submit the following materials:
- A teaching statement;
- A research statement;
- Evidence of effective teaching (e.g. sample syllabi, course evaluations, etc.);
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must focus specifically on the candidate’s teaching experience and abilities); and
- Unofficial copy of graduate school transcripts.
Applicants should submit materials to essearch@hollins.edu. The selected candidate will be asked to submit official transcripts to the Office of the Provost, and once they accept a contingent employment offer, a criminal history background check will be conducted. For questions about the position, please contact search chair Renee Godard (rgodard@hollins.edu).
Hollins University is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university. Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.
For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).
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History: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
(posted 8/4/23)
Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History in Early Modern Europe and the World. Both entry-level and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position beginning July 1, 2024. Please visit this web page (https://www.hollins.edu/about-hollins/jobs/) to learn more about Hollins; its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; faculty development; the university’s students; and the Roanoke Valley.
Position and Qualifications
Applications are welcomed from candidates with teaching and research interests in early modern European history (ca. 1350-1750) and Europe’s connections with the wider world. Desired subfields include gender and sexuality, environmental history, empire and colonialism, history of science, history of medicine, public history, or digital history. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in history or a related discipline must be in hand by June 30, 2024.
The teaching load for this position is six courses per year. The successful candidate will introduce a variety of courses for majors and non-majors that will build the department’s curriculum to reflect current trends in the history of early modern Europe’s global interconnections. Additional duties include service to the department and university, such as student mentorship and advising; supervision of undergraduate internships, research, and theses; and active participation in campus-wide faculty governance. The successful candidate will be committed to excellent academic advising and mentoring of students, including those of underrepresented populations, within and beyond the classroom.
The History program at Hollins focuses not only on teaching students how to read critically and write clearly; a primary goal of the curriculum is to design inclusive courses aimed at providing all students with the opportunity to discover themselves through knowledge of history. In recent years, we have made significant progress in diversifying our curriculum, adding courses in areas such as global slavery, poverty, transgender, and queer history. We aim to hire a candidate who will help us continue to meet our goals of building a diverse and inclusive curriculum.
The History department is an important contributor to other programs at Hollins, including a new general education curriculum and majors in Gender and Women’s Studies, International Studies, Environmental Studies, and Public Health. Applications are especially welcomed from candidates interested in furthering these interdisciplinary collaborations.
About Hollins
Known for its creative and highly engaged student body, Hollins University prides itself on its nationally recognized and award-winning undergraduate and graduate academic programs, its deeply committed alumnae/i network, its extraordinarily beautiful campus surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and its unique ability to ensure that each of its students has the opportunity to design a transformational college experience.
Application Process
Screening of candidates will begin October 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A cover letter describing teaching and research interests and detailing progress toward the Ph.D. with an expected completion date no later than June 30, 2024 if not in hand at the time of application;
- A curriculum vitae; and
- A diversity, equity, and inclusion statement that addresses your approach to teaching and mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds and how you promote inclusivity and anti-racism in your teaching, writing, research, and/or service.
Candidates advanced to the second stage of review will be invited to submit the following materials:
- A teaching statement;
- An article or chapter-length writing sample;
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must focus specifically on teaching experience and abilities); and
- Unofficial copy of graduate school transcripts.
Applicants should submit materials to history@hollins.edu. The selected candidate will be asked to submit official transcripts to the Office of the Provost, and once they accept a contingent employment offer, a criminal history background check will be conducted. For questions about the position, please contact search chair Dr. Rachel Nuñez (rnunez@hollins.edu).
Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university. Persons of all gender; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.
For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).
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Mathematics: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – NEW!
(posted 9/7/23)
Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Both entry-level and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position beginning July 1, 2024. Please visit this web page (https://www.hollins.edu/about-hollins/jobs/) to learn more about Hollins; its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; faculty development; the university’s students; and the Roanoke Valley.
Position and Qualifications
The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science is anchored by an actively engaged faculty and supports students interested in obtaining degrees in Mathematics (B.A., B.S., or minor) with optional minors/concentrations in Data Science. Beyond the core curriculum, special topics courses are offered in a variety of subfields of statistics, mathematics, computer science, and data science. In addition, faculty work closely with students to explore and develop research projects culminating in a capstone experience.
We seek a broadly trained individual with expertise in statistics and mathematics (experience in the areas of data science and/or computer science is preferred but not required). The applicant should possess a strong interest in teaching excellence and innovation within a liberal arts institution focused on educating women. We welcome applicants with a Ph.D. (or who are A.B.D. completed by June 30, 2024) in areas focused on statistics, mathematics, or other related disciplines.
The position carries a teaching load equivalent to six courses per year. The successful candidate must be able to teach introductory statistics (100- and 200-level courses) and upper-level courses in statistics and mathematics. They will have the opportunity to develop special topics courses and will contribute courses to the general education program. Other duties include advising students, supervising capstone projects and internships, and participating in department and university-wide governance.
We seek candidates who will advance Hollins’ commitment to diversity, equity, justice, and inclusive excellence; who have demonstrated success working with and mentoring students who are first-generation, limited-income, and from historically underrepresented groups in higher education; and who have an active record of ongoing scholarly activity in the form of publications and presentations.
About Hollins
Known for its creative and highly engaged student body, Hollins University prides itself on its nationally recognized and award-winning undergraduate and graduate academic programs, its deeply committed alumnae/i network, its extraordinarily beautiful campus surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and its unique ability to ensure that each of its students has the opportunity to design a transformational college experience.
Application Process
Screening of candidates will begin October 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please submit the following materials in a single PDF:
- A cover letter;
- A teaching statement;
- A research statement;
- A curriculum vitae; and
- A diversity, equity, and inclusion statement that addresses your approach to teaching and mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds, and how you promote inclusivity and anti-racism in your teaching, writing, research, and/or service.
Candidates advanced to the second stage of review will be invited to submit the following materials:
- Evidence of effective teaching (e.g., sample syllabi, course evaluations, etc.);
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must focus specifically on the candidate’s teaching experience and abilities); and
- Unofficial copy of graduate school transcripts.
Applicants should submit materials at mathsearch@hollins.edu. The selected candidate will be asked to submit official transcripts to the Office of the Provost, and once they accept a contingent employment offer, a criminal history background check will be conducted. For questions about the position, please contact search chair Bonnie Bowers (bbowers@hollins.edu).
Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university. Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.
For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).
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Music: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – NEW!
(posted 9/7/23)
Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music. This is a full-time position beginning July 1, 2024. Please visit this web page (https://www.hollins.edu/about-hollins/jobs/) to learn more about Hollins; its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; faculty development; the university’s students; and the Roanoke Valley.
Position and Qualifications
The music program at Hollins offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music – a degree with depth in music content as well as with breadth in the liberal arts. The department is integral to majors and non-majors across campus through studio lessons, ensembles, and general education courses. The university endeavors for students to explore music as an interdisciplinary experience.
This position carries a teaching load of six courses per year (three per semester) with a rotation of music theory, aural skills and sight-singing, music theory electives, general education courses, and courses in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise. Additional duties include student mentorship and advising, supervision of undergraduate internships, and active participation in campus-wide faculty governance. Within the department, the position also assists in hosting concerts, departmental recitals, and guest artists. In addition to the standard teaching contract, if desired, there may be opportunities for private lessons in music composition and/or other instruments or ensembles as relevant to the candidate’s area(s) of expertise.
We desire to hire a teacher/scholar with a foundational knowledge of the Western musical canon as it relates to theory and literacy, while also clearly acknowledging the structural and systemic challenges inherent to that frame. Preferably, a candidate would be actively pursuing revised pedagogies for a more diverse and expansive approach by engaging and exploring music theory and literacy structures outside the Western canon. We value a candidate who will center the experiences, voices, and music of marginalized communities.
We welcome applicants with a doctoral degree or who are A.B.D. in fields including music theory, music composition, music education, music pedagogy, music history, and related areas and who demonstrate an active record of scholarly and/or creative work. The ideal candidate will be able to teach introductory and advanced music theory courses, as well as general education and interdisciplinary courses that appeal to a broad range of majors and non-majors.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate intersectional, innovative, community-engaged, and cross-disciplinary approaches to teaching, research, and/or creative endeavors within a liberal arts context and who have experience mentoring a diverse student body. Candidates with the interest and ability to expand the university’s current courses and content topics and the vision to help redesign a more forward-thinking, holistic, and inclusive music curriculum would be particularly welcome.
About Hollins
Known for its creative and highly engaged student body, Hollins University prides itself on its nationally recognized and award-winning undergraduate and graduate academic programs, its deeply committed alumnae/i network, its extraordinarily beautiful campus surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and its unique ability to ensure that each of its students has the opportunity to design a transformational college experience.
Additionally, Hollins offers support for faculty including funding for travel and research, professional development opportunities, and pre-tenure course releases.
Application Process
Screening of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A cover letter describing teaching and research/creative interests and detailing progress towards the Ph.D. with an expected completion date of no later than June 30, 2024 if not in hand;
- A curriculum vitae; and
- A teaching statement which includes a description of the candidate’s experience in teaching diverse and underrepresented populations.
Candidates advanced to the second stage of review will be invited to submit the following materials:
- A sample course syllabus;
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must focus specifically on the candidate’s teaching experience and abilities); and
- Unofficial copy of graduate school transcripts.
Applicants should submit materials to musicsearch@hollins.edu. For questions about the position, please contact search chair Dr. Shelbie Wahl-Fouts (foutssl@hollins.edu). The selected candidate will be asked to submit official transcripts to the Office of the Provost, and once they accept a contingent employment offer, a criminal history background check will be conducted.
Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university. Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply. The Music Department is dedicated to teaching, scholarship, and experiential learning that further Hollins University’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).
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Public Health: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – NEW!
(posted 9/7/23)
Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Health. Both entry-level and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position beginning July 1, 2024. Please visit this web page (https://www.hollins.edu/about-hollins/jobs/) to learn more about Hollins; its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; faculty development; the university’s students; and the Roanoke Valley.
About the Position
The public health interdisciplinary program offers undergraduates a well-rounded education that integrates the socio-cultural disciplines and natural sciences to champion community health through social justice. The department highly values experiential learning, and students regularly engage in health-related activism, internships, study-abroad, and other practical learning experiences.
This position carries a teaching load of three courses per semester. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of service responsibilities including advising students, supervising internships, participating in departmental and university-wide governance, contributing to the general education program, and building community within and/or beyond the Roanoke Valley.
Required Qualifications
Candidates are sought who have a specialization in women’s health or gender-related public health issues (e.g., maternal mortality, reproductive justice, LGBTQIA+ health, etc.). Applicants who will have completed a Ph.D. in Public Health, a Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH.), a Ph.D. in a related discipline, a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) by June 30, 2024 are welcome to apply. Applicants with a M.D. or D.O. must also hold a Master’s in Public Health (M.P.H.) to qualify for the position.
Candidates must demonstrate an interdisciplinary teaching and research agenda that will support core and elective courses in the public health major and minor, including Introduction to Public Health (PH 101). The department seeks an assistant professor who will also contribute to the diversification of the curriculum by developing new courses in women’s and gender-related health issues and special topics. We are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching and research intersects with other Hollins departments that work closely with Public Health including, but not limited to, Environmental Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, and Sociology.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience teaching and/or using quantitative methodologies to cultivate a data science mindset in public health undergraduates. The ability to teach a quantitative methods course specific to public health is also preferred.
About Hollins
Known for its creative and highly engaged student body, Hollins University prides itself on its nationally recognized and award-winning undergraduate and graduate academic programs, its deeply committed alumnae/i network, its extraordinarily beautiful campus surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and its unique ability to ensure that each of its students has the opportunity to design a transformational college experience.
Application Process
Screening of candidates will begin October 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A cover letter (no more than two pages) describing qualifications, teaching and research interests, and potential contributions to the public health curriculum and Hollins community;
- A curriculum vitae; and
- A diversity, equity, and inclusion statement (no more than two pages) that addresses your approach to teaching and mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds, and how you promote inclusivity and anti-racism in your teaching, writing, research, and/or service.
Candidates who advance to the second stage of review will be asked to submit the following materials:
- A teaching statement;
- A sample syllabus;
- Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must focus specifically on the candidate’s teaching experience and abilities; and
- An unofficial copy of graduate school transcripts.
Applicants should submit materials at phsearch@hollins.edu. The selected candidate will be asked to submit official transcripts to the Office of the Provost, and once they accept a contingent employment offer, a criminal history background check will be conducted. For questions about the position, please contact search chair Dr. Abubakarr Jalloh (jalloha@hollins.edu).
Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university. Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.
For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).