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Job Title:
Faculty and Doctor of Public Health Program Director
Department:
Public Health
College/Division:
College Of Health Professions
Primary Job Posting Location:
Atlanta, GA 30341
Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Job Details:
The College of Health Professions at Mercer University invites applications for a full-time Faculty member and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program Director in the Department of Public Health.
Responsibilities:
This leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction, administration, and continuous improvement of the DrPH program with an emphasis on social epidemiology and health equity, while contributing to teaching, scholarship, and service within the department. The DrPH Program Director will lead a forward-thinking program designed to prepare public health leaders to address structural determinants of health, advance health equity, and translate research into practice. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position.
The Department of Public Health is part of a progressive and innovative College that emphasizes evidence-based and integrative approaches to health, as well as interprofessional collaboration with programs including Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Clinical Psychology, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, and Occupational Therapy.
Primary Duties
Program Leadership & Administration:
Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the DrPH program
Oversee curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure academic quality and relevance
Ensure program alignment with accreditation standards (e.g., CEPH) and lead accreditation-related activities
Manage program assessment, student learning outcomes, and accreditation reporting
Collaborate with department leadership on program growth, recruitment, and retention strategies
Teaching & Mentorship:
Teach graduate-level courses in the DrPH and MPH programs
Advise and mentor doctoral students, including dissertation supervision
Foster student professional development and leadership in public health practice
Scholarship & Service:
Maintain an active program of scholarship, including publications, presentations, and pursuit of extramural funding
Participate in departmental, college, and university service
Engage with professional organizations and community partners to enhance program visibility and impact
Collaboration & Engagement:
Promote interprofessional education and collaborative initiatives across the College
Build and sustain partnerships with public health agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders to support practice-based training
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree (DrPH or PhD) in Epidemiology from a CEPH-accredited program/school
Demonstrated experience in public health practice and/or applied rese