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Assistant Teaching Professor | Teaching-track, in Health, Wellbeing, and Humanities

Emory University · Atlanta, Georgia
College
Emory University
City
Atlanta, Georgia
Where you’d teach
On campus
Job type
Full-time
Degree
Doctorate in relevant field (health, humanities)
Posted
Oct 21, 2026
Closes
review begins Jan 1, 2027

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llbeing, and Humanities Job Number 175269 Job Type Regular Full-Time Division Emory College Department ECAS: Ctr Study Human Health Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor Required Documents List of Recommenders, Teaching Philosophy, Transcripts - Graduate Remote Work Classification No Remote Health and Safety Information Not Applicable Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description ****DO NOT APPLY HERE**** +++ To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit https://apply.interfoli https://apply.interfolio.com/195188 +++ The Center for the Study of Human Health (CSHH) at Emory University is a cross-disciplinary and rapidly growing program that seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in Health, Wellbeing, and Humanities to begin the Fall semester of 2027. CSHH is a multidisciplinary liberal arts program encompassing innovative courses and scholarly endeavors with broad perspectives on health and the human condition through a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Health, a joint major in Economics and Health, and minors in Predictive Health, Global Health, Culture & Society, Nutrition Science, and Predictive Health.

We also offer a Health Innovation Concentration in collaboration with Goizueta Business School. We seek a teacher-scholar focused on health and humanities from across any of the following areas and approaches: philosophy, bioethics, literature, languages, arts, or public health. Geographic area of work is open. Successful applicants must have experience using evidence to evaluate the human experience of health through historical, social, and cultural perspectives, [as well as/or] literary and artistic explorations of health.

Experience teaching innovative, evidence-based courses in human health-related disciplines at the undergraduate level is necessary. In addition to electives in their area of expertise, candidates should be able to contribute to our teaching program in: bioethics, philosophical traditions, cross-cultural perceptions of health and wellbeing, emerging biotechnologies, and health narratives. Successful candidates should demonstrate the use of methods and pedagogies rooted in the humanities to examine the intersections of health and the human condition. A history of research and mentoring students outside the classroom is required.

This is a full ‐ time, teaching-track position with a course load of five courses per academic year, including both large lecture courses and small seminars. In addition, successful applicants will be expected to mentor and advise students outside the classroom. The initial appointment will be for a period of three years with renewals and promotions possible within the teaching ‐ track system, as detailed in the Emory College of Arts and Sciences Guidelines for Appointment of Teaching-Track Faculty (http://college.emory.edu/faculty/faculty/promotion-teaching-track.html). Applicants who hold a relevant doctorate should submit to https://apply.interfolio.com/195188 : a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a personal statement describing teaching experience and teaching philosophy; two (2) syllabi from representative courses taught; graduate transcripts; and contact information for three (3) references.

Review begins January 1, 2027. Submit your application materials by December 15, 2026 for full consideration. Reference letters will be requested for selected candidates during the review process. Please direct questions to the Human Health Search Committee: [email protected] .

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. ****DO NOT APPLY HERE**** Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination.

Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination. Options Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.

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Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description ****DO NOT APPLY HERE**** +++ To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit https://apply.interfolihttps://apply.interfolio.com/195188 +++ The Center for the Study of Human Health (CSHH) at Emory University is a cross-disciplinary and rapidly growing program that seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in Health, Wellbeing, and Humanities to begin the Fall semester of 2027. CSHH is a multidisciplinary liberal arts program encompassing innovative courses and scholarly endeavors with broad perspectives on health and the human condition through a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Health, a joint major in Economics and Health, and minors in Predictive Health, Global Health, Culture & Society, Nutrition Science, and Predictive Health.

We also offer a Health Innovation Concentration in collaboration with Goizueta Business School. We seek a teacher-scholar focused on health and humanities from across any of the following areas and approaches: philosophy, bioethics, literature, languages, arts, or public health. Geographic area of work is open. Successful applicants must have experience using evidence to evaluate the human experience of health through historical, social, and cultural perspectives, [as well as/or] literary and artistic explorations of health.

Experience teaching innovative, evidence-based courses in human health-related disciplines at the undergraduate level is necessary. In addition to electives in their area of expertise, candidates should be able to contribute to our teaching program in: bioethics, philosophical traditions, cross-cultural perceptions of health and wellbeing, emerging biotechnologies, and health narratives. Successful candidates should demonstrate the use of methods and pedagogies rooted in the humanities to examine the intersections of health and the human condition. A history of research and mentoring students outside the classroom is required.

This is a full‐time, teaching-track position with a course load of five courses per academic year, including both large lecture courses and small seminars. In addition, successful applicants will be expected to mentor and advise students outside the classroom. The initial appointment will be for a period of three years with renewals and promotions possible within the teaching‐track system, as detailed in the Emory College of Arts and Sciences Guidelines for Appointment of Teaching-Track Faculty (http://college.emory.edu/faculty/faculty/promotion-teaching-track.html). Applicants who hold a relevant doctorate should submit to https://apply.interfolio.com/195188: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a personal statement describing teaching experience and teaching philosophy; two (2) syllabi from representative courses taught; graduate transcripts; and contact information for three (3) references.

Review begins January 1, 2027. Submit your application materials by December 15, 2026 for full consideration. Reference letters will be requested for selected candidates during the review process. Please direct questions to the Human Health Search Committee: [email protected].

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. ****DO NOT APPLY HERE**** Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination.

Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination. . Employment type: FULL_TIME

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