Public Health, Assistant Professor

Tenure Track Faculty PositionAssistant Professor of Public Health Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion College of Science Salary Range: $86,000 - $90,840 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22 campus system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students have participated in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate . Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the . News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting , and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our Principles of Community can be found .  The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains, and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit and for more about faculty life, please see , the , Human Performance Lab, and the Motor Neuroscience Lab), and our extensive service-learning programming. We have three active student groups (the , Pre-PT/OT club & ) who prepare their members for impactful contributions to the fields of KHP. Underpinning all our operations is a commitment to professional respect, cohesion, inclusivity, appreciation of diversity, and equity for all individuals. Position description: The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion (KHP) at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for the position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. We are interested in candidates with expertise in Public Health who are excited to lead the development of our Public Health initiatives. This role includes driving forward our new Public Health minor (undergraduate), supporting existing service-learning programming, expanding community collaborations, and strengthening graduate-level scholarship. We are looking for candidates who value the distinctive Cal Poly approach, exemplify the , and embody the . The successful candidate will be expected to further the diversity and excellence of the academic community through inclusive teaching, research, and service. Applicants whose work incorporates a commitment to social change, health equity, and/or a global perspective are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates will develop new courses, modify existing offerings, and may be asked to teach the following depending on expertise and department needs: KIN 2050 Applied Health and Well-being KIN 2300 Foundations of Public Health and Applied Epidemiology KIN 3400 Health Disparities and Social Justice KIN 3600 Research Methods in Health and Human Movement KIN 3700 Stress Management: The Science of Living Well KIN 3800 Health Lives, Scientific Minds: Science, Technology and Human Well-Being KIN 4650/A Intervention Design and Evaluation/Activity KIN 4700 Emotional Wellbeing and Stress Prevention KIN 5500 Community Engaged Research KIN 5900 Applied Inquiry and Research Design KIN 5910 Data Literacy, Analysis, and Synthesis KIN 5920 Critical Analysis of Research KIN 5930 Research Colloquium Minimum requirements include: Doctorate (PhD) in Public Health or related field (Degree must be conferred at the time of application submission). Demonstrates potential to be effective in college teaching related to Public Health. Commitment to contribute, teach, and engage in a multicultural environment with a diverse student body (>50% URM) (Evidence should be provided in Cover Letter and Teaching Philosophy). Commitment to service-learning, community-engaged learning, community-based participatory research, and/or action research. Demonstrates potential for a strong research, scholarly and creative agenda in Public Health. Demonstrates potential to grow our Public Health footprint with a forward thinking, growth mindset. Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Willingness to develop new courses and/or course materials Potential to secure external funding Experience collaborating with diverse populations Conditions of Employment: Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Out of State Employment: In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities. Mandated Reporter: 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. Application Process: A completed application will consist of: Cover letter in which you describe your interest in the position, relevant experience, commitment to a diverse student body, and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications; Curriculum vitae; Teaching Philosophy statement that demonstrates your commitment to service-learning and/or community-engaged learning (2-page max); Proposed 5-year research plan that demonstrates student involvement and your commitment to community-based participatory research and/or action research (2-page max); Current unofficial transcript showing highest degree earned/pursuing; The names and contact information for at least three individuals who can speak to your potential for success in this position; Finalists for the position will be required to: provide official transcripts for highest degree before the finalist interview; provide three letters of reference (on letterhead, signed and dated within the last two years); give a teaching demonstration (topic shall be suggested by the search committee), as well as a scholarly presentation of their research/creative activities to faculty and students. International Candidates: Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that 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.  For the first round of reviews, all application materials must be received by Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 11:55 pm (Pacific Time). Consideration of completed applications will begin on Tuesday, January 13th. The position will remain open until it is filled. Early responses are encouraged. Electronic submission of all application materials must be submitted online via —online application portal—for Cal Poly Pomona hires. Instructions for submitting applications are listed at the Faculty Affairs site for University hires. Applications accepted only via —online application portal—for Cal Poly Pomona hires. Inquiries: Please direct inquiries regarding the application process and/or the Department should be directed to the Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, Dr. Zakkoyya Lewis-Trammell at