Classification:  Academic Year Faculty
Priority Screening Date:  January 15, 2026
Recruitment Status:  Open Until Filled
Appointment Date:  Fall 2026 

The Department of Health, Human Services, and Public Policy (HHSPP) at Cal State Monterey Bay is seeking a full-time academic year tenure-track assistant professor who will collaborate with faculty and staff colleagues in advancing the department’s mission of teaching, research, and service. The candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning in public health and related subfields including but not limited to health policy and management, health and social services evaluation, epidemiology, or environmental health/impacts of climate change on health. The candidate must also demonstrate a record of (or potential for) meaningful and relevant scholarship and the ability to mentor undergraduate students in applied research methods.

We welcome applicants who are committed to supporting student success and actively participating in community-engaged scholarship and university and community service. We are seeking an outstanding teacher, mentor, and applied researcher who is a creative thinker and demonstrates a commitment to collaborative, community-engaged program development, interprofessional and interdisciplinary educational models, community-based participatory research, and serving a diverse student population.

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) is dedicated to educating future health and human services professionals to serve California’s diverse communities. Our graduates become leaders who advance equitable access to health and social services, improve outcomes, and strengthen the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Through a student-centered pedagogy, community engagement, and applied scholarship, HHSPP prepares students to expand their knowledge and skills in collaboration with community 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.

The department currently offers the Collaborative Health and Human Services (CHHS) Bachelor of Science degree, a distinctive transdisciplinary program integrating common aspects of the fields of 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 and collaborative approaches to addressing complex social issues that defy traditional, siloed disciplines. Students complete the interdisciplinary core courses and then select a concentration in Public Health, Public Administration, Social Work, or a two-field Interdisciplinary concentration. This novel approach allows faculty and students to work together to explore new ways of knowing and practicing within the dynamic contexts of 21st-century health and human services.

The department also provides five minor degree programs in Community Health Education, Environmental Health Policy, International Health Policy, Nonprofit Management, and Social Work for students across campus, and is actively developing new degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a Master of Public Health, as resources become available.

To ensure a fully engaged faculty and student community, program courses are primarily offered through face-to-face classroom experiences, with some hybrid course delivery formats provided to support diverse student learning. Importantly, the department emphasizes excellence in teaching and learning, as it is paramount to our goals of student education and leadership development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General responsibilities include developing and delivering courses; advising students; participating in departmental and university committees; developing relationships with local and regional agencies to explore student experiential learning or internship opportunities and applied research projects; identifying potential external funding sources for applied research projects, including public or private grants or contracts; and collaborating with academic and practice colleagues on research initiatives and publishing research findings through peer-reviewed journals and/or government reports and other responsibilities consistent with the mission of the University, College, and Department needs.

The successful candidate will teach key undergraduate courses in the CHHS program including, but not limited to, interdisciplinary core courses, introduction to public health; community-based participatory research methods; multicultural health education, global women’s health, program planning and evaluation; health disparities and social justice; principles of epidemiology; social epidemiology; grant writing; capstone seminar; and internship seminar. They will also develop innovative teaching and learning techniques that engage students in the use of technology, hands-on practice and problem solving approaches.

The candidate must be able to teach in-person classes on campus and be competent to deliver aspects of the curriculum online, as needed.

Summer teaching through the Department and evaluation research opportunities through our Institute for Community Collaborative Studies (ICCS) are also available with an additional contract. 

• Collaborate with department colleagues in the continued improvement and evolution of the interdisciplinary undergraduate health and human services curriculum
• Develop relationships with local and regional community leaders in the public and non-profit health and social service sectors for applied research projects
• Collaborate with ICCS faculty and staff on applied research projects that evaluate health and social services, policies, and practices, and promote the dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed journals and government reports.
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community, including curriculum and program assessment, strategic planning, development of new programs, and grant writing to supplement campus resources

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited university by time of appointment; degree focus in public health or a related field, including but not limited to community health, health policy and administration, and health and social services program evaluation.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching in public health, program planning and evaluation, and applied research methods
• Demonstrated ability to teach, advise, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds and identities, including varied ages, socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, and academic backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with academic and professional colleagues from diverse backgrounds including varied ages, socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, and academic backgrounds
• Evidence of the ability to conduct applied research and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated commitment to a work environment that values collaboration and shared goals, humility and mutual respect, open communication, and a focus on the faculty, staff and students collective success.

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, 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 (or potential for) excellence in collaboratively developed applied research projects and co-authoring manuscripts for publication and/or professional reports and presentations that align with the department and Institute goals
• Demonstrated commitment to interprofessional and interdisciplinary educational approaches and outcomes-based learning models
• Experience in the development and assessment of courses, curriculum, and academic, certificate, and/or professional training programs, including creating and/or adapting educational technology applications
• Evidence of strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and racial justice, and experience working with historically excluded and/or low-income communities

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:  $7,521 to $7,834* mo ($90,240 to $94,000 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 found at csumb.edu/jobs. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for faculty positions.

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

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/

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.