Graduate Research Assistant Jobs in Springfield, MO

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor (School of Health Sciences, Public Health) 9-month appointment
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Out-of-State Employment
Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department
School of Health Sciences
HR Home Department
020548 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type
Tenure Track
Term (if applicable)
9 month
Begin Date of Appointment
08/01/2026
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor's teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.
Description of Primary Duties
The position is a 9-month tenure-track faculty appointment as an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences. We seek a candidate who can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching practices and experience in public health practice, including teaching at the undergraduate and graduate program levels. The candidate will be knowledgeable about the use of student-focused pedagogy in the seated and online classroom to engage students in the learning process aiming to increase student retention, persistence, and success. The opportunity for teaching summer courses for additional remuneration could be available.
Other duties include mentoring graduate research, advising students, and continuing/developing an active and funded research program. Engage in scholarly activity and in the university mission of public affairs by incorporating cultural competence, ethical leadership, and community engagement. We also seek a candidate who is committed to performing meaningful service on department, college, and university committees; participating in departmental activities; serving their profession/discipline; and completing other related duties as assigned. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.
Additional Qualifications
• Earned doctorate from a United States accredited institution in environmental health, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrate knowledge of biostatistics, environmental health, and research methods, including teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate college levels.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Demonstrate potential for peer-reviewed research productivity in a focused area.
• Team-oriented with effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm
Open Date
03/17/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
This search remains active. Applications will be reviewed for candidates who are available to begin employment on either August 1, 2026, or at the start of the Spring 2027 semester, depending on the timing of the hiring process,
The first date of consideration is April 16, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Application materials to be submitted online are:

1. A cover letter
2. A curriculum vitae
3. The names and contact information of at least three references
4. Unofficial or official copies of all undergraduate and graduate school transcripts. Official transcript required at time of hire.
5. A statement of teaching philosophy which must address the teaching responsibilities
6. A research statement including project description, student involvement, and potential collaboration
7. Optional statements or evidence: documentation of teaching excellence, statement that discusses past or future contributions to inclusive excellence in research, teaching and/or outreach, etc.

Questions may be directed to SHS@missouristate.edu
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Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260017FTF
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85463