Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Sciences

Overview

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences at Mary Baldwin University invites applications for a 12-month full-time, renewable faculty position (on campus) at the rank of Assistant/ Associate Professor, beginning in August 2025.

Responsibilities include guiding students through the undergraduate health sciences major through teaching (from entry level to advanced coursework), advising, mentorship, and coordination of senior research projects. Individuals with specific areas of teaching/research interest within public/population health and/or health education/communication are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship and participation in university, community, and professional service is required. 

Consistent with the mission and values of the institution, this position requires a commitment to a culture that promotes equity and inclusion. Therefore, applicants are expected to emphasize equity and inclusion in their interactions with students, staff, faculty, and community at large.

Professional Qualifications

Earned doctorate in public/population health, health education/communication, health promotion, or another related field required

Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills with ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of constituencies in a diverse community.

Commitment to the University and College Mission, Vision, and Values

About Mary Baldwin University

Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University has a proud legacy of innovating to best serve our students as the world changes.

MBU is a small, coeducational university offering a range of degrees from bachelor to doctoral. We serve a diverse student population on our historic Staunton campus in the heart of downtown Staunton, Virginia, Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in nearby Fishersville, and online.

MBU offers unique opportunities for our students to become leaders in the classroom, community, workplace, and in their own lives. 

About Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences (MDCHS) was opened in 2014, with the intention of addressing health care workforce needs and the complex health issues of the region. Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences is comprised of undergraduate programs in Exercise Science and Health Sciences, and Healthcare Administration, professional programs including Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Master of Science in Physician Assistant, Master of Health Administration, RN-BSN completion, and several Doctor of Nursing Practice tracks.  MDCHS has a strong commitment to interprofessional education across the programs and emphasizes superior education in a people-centered environment. 

Application Process

Mary Baldwin University is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff, and faculty. The university does not discriminate on the basis sex, gender, nor does the university discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, age, disability, religion, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

All correspondence relating to the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Sciences should be directed, in confidence, to the:

Director of Human Resources
540-887-7367
Student Activities Center 312
Mary Baldwin University, Staunton, Virginia 24401. 
CC: Tara Miller, Director of Operations for Murphy Deming
twmiller@marybaldwin.edu 

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
100 Baldwin Blvd., Fishersville VA 22939

A completed application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position including a statement that reflects your commitment towards supporting a culture of Equity and Inclusion Excellence.
2. Updated CV;
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by June 15, 2025, will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.