Classification:  Academic Year Faculty
Priority Screening Date:  January 19, 2027
Recruitment Status:  Open Until Filled
Appointment Date:  Fall 2027 

Employment with the California State University System

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. 

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. 

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Health, Human Services, and Public Policy (HHSPP), housed in the College of Health Sciences and Human Services, is dedicated to educating an adaptable workforce of public health, social work, and public service professionals working in government agencies and nonprofit organizations to serve California’s diverse communities. Our graduates are proven leaders who promote equitable access to health and social services, advocate for policies that support working people, develop programs that improve community health and well-being, and strengthen the voices of individuals, families, and communities working to reduce poverty and improve living standards for all.

Through a student-centered pedagogy, community engagement, and applied, practice-based scholarship that improves professional practice, HHSPP prepares students to expand their knowledge and skills through intensive internships with community-based organizations and public agencies. Guided by a commitment to equity, social justice, and ethical practice, our programs empower students to become effective agents of social change.

HHSPP currently offers undergraduate Bachelor of Science degrees in Collaborative Health and Human Services (CHHS) and Public Health (BPH). The CHHS program is a unique transdisciplinary program that integrates transferable competencies across public health, social work, and public administration/nonprofit management into a core curriculum that connects academic theory with real-world practice, helping students develop holistic, collaborative approaches to complex social issues that defy traditional, siloed disciplines.

The BPH program integrates CHHS core courses with more intensive and advanced public health courses that provide students with in-depth knowledge in areas of interest, including community health education/promotion, health care systems/policy, among others.

HHSPP also offers five minor degree programs – including Community Health Education, Environmental Health Policy, International Health Policy, Nonprofit Management, and Social Work. To promote an engaged faculty and student community, HHSPP courses across all programs are offered primarily through face-to-face classroom experiences, with some hybrid and online course delivery formats to support diverse student learning.

In addition to the current program, the department is planning a number of exciting new undergraduate degrees (BS in Public Safety) and certifications (i.e., civil service, wellness coach, etc.). The department is also working on new master’s degrees in public health (MPH) and public administration (MPA).

HHSPP sponsors the Institute for Community Collaborative Studies (ICCS), which advances the University’s Founding Vision by strengthening health and human services practice among regional public agencies and nonprofits through grants and contracts. Faculty and staff collaborate with community partners on applied research, program and policy evaluation, technical assistance, training, and consultation. ICCS also employs CHHS student research assistants, providing valuable professional and graduate-school preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department of HHSPP invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track assistant or associate professor beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to advance the university's, college’s, and department’s teaching, research, and service mission.

We seek a faculty member with expertise in public health, health promotion, or a related field; a demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching; and the ability to contribute to new program development. We welcome candidates whose interests complement the department’s work in areas such as health education, health policy and management, program evaluation, epidemiology, environmental health, data analytics, and health equity.

Candidates should demonstrate a meaningful record of scholarship and an interest in mentoring students and faculty. The successful candidate will also contribute to collaborative research, technical assistance, and other forms of engagement with regional public and nonprofit organizations.

Candidates appointed to the associate professor level will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles in the department. These responsibilities may include rotating service such as a program director or department chair.

We seek an outstanding teacher, mentor, and researcher who is committed to community-engaged program development, interdisciplinary and interprofessional education, community-based research, and serving a diverse student population. The successful candidate will contribute to shared governance and departmental initiatives, with opportunities to serve in leadership roles.

General Faculty Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; advising and mentoring students; contributing to the development and assessment of interdisciplinary curricula and programs; participating in department, college, university, and community service; and engaging in collaborative research through ICCS and other partnerships. Faculty are expected to build relationships with public, nonprofit, and health-sector organizations; pursue external funding; provide technical assistance and evaluation services; and disseminate findings through scholarly and professional publications.

The successful candidate will teach courses in areas aligned with their expertise across the CHHS and BPH programs, with opportunities to contribute to the anticipated MPH program beginning in Fall 2028. Courses may include interdisciplinary foundations, research methods, health education and promotion, health systems and policy, program planning and evaluation, epidemiology, grant writing, capstone, and internship seminars. Candidates must be prepared to teach in person and, as needed, online.

Academic Leadership Responsibilities

Candidates appointed at the associate professor level will have the opportunity to participate in academic leadership responsibilities appropriate to their experience. These responsibilities may include rotating service as program director or department chair; overseeing academic programs and budgets; supporting accreditation, assessment, recruitment, retention, and student success; mentoring junior faculty; fostering faculty and staff development; guiding program growth; strengthening community and workforce partnerships; expanding internships and applied research; pursuing external funding; and representing the department within the College, University, and broader community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited university; degree focus in public health or a closely related field, including but not limited to community health education and promotion, public administration and policy analysis, mental health and wellness practice, program planning and evaluation, or political economy of health and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated a strong record of teaching at both the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in public health, health education/promotion, program planning and evaluation, applied research methods, and other related courses.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students from diverse backgrounds and identities, including varied age, socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with academic and professional colleagues from diverse backgrounds, including varied age, socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a record of scholarly productivity and a line of research inquiry.
• Experience developing curriculum, revising courses, assessment efforts, or supporting program growth in our interdisciplinary fields of study: public administration, nonprofit management, public health, public safety, and social work.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, lecturers, staff, students, and community partners, including facilitating collaborative decision-making processes.
• A strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice, and experience with historically excluded and/or low-income communities and helping students develop their understanding and ability to identify social and structural determinants of health, address health inequities, and promote health care and an equitable standard of living as a human right.
• Candidates appointed to the Associate Level will need to demonstrate a proven record of excellence in teaching and research commensurate with a mid-career Associate Professor appointment, including securing extramural research funding and a robust portfolio of peer-reviewed publications and translational professional research reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (Spanish-English)
• Professional and/or leadership experience in the public health or nonprofit healthcare sectors
• Preferred secondary areas of expertise include: evaluation research, quantitative and/or qualitative methods, community-based participatory research, the intersection between public health and social services, or health and social policy analysis
• Evidence of grant writing for academic, research, and/or service projects; evidence of excellence in collaboratively developed applied research projects and co-authoring manuscripts for publication and/or professional reports and presentations.
• Demonstrated commitment to interprofessional and interdisciplinary educational approaches and outcomes-based learning models
• Experience in developing and assessing courses, curriculum, and academic, certificate, and/or professional training programs, including creating and/or adapting educational technologies, including emerging AI applications.
• Previous experience with the accreditation process, including self-study preparation, competency-based curriculum mapping, assessment planning, evidence data collection and analysis, annual reporting, and/or continuous quality improvement.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).

The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment. 

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083  as a condition of employment. 

The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.

Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

COMPENSATION:  

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:  $7,750 to $9,416* mo ($93,000 to $113,000 annual) 

CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

BENEFITS:

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).  For more information, visit: Employee Benefits Summary.  The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date listed on the Careers at CSUMB website. Application submissions received after this date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

Along with the online application, please submit:

1) Curriculum vitae

2) Statement describing your approach to teaching

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or humanresources@csumb.edu.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Cal State Monterey Bay is currently not sponsoring H-1B employment visas which are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at:  https://csumb.edu/security-report/

Please view the California State University Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

Resources and contact information for the CSU Monterey Bay Title IX can be found at: Title IX | California State University Monterey Bay

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.  

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.