Society of Family Planning
Denver, CO, USA
The Society of Family Planning advances a vision of just and equitable abortion and contraception, informed by science. By leveraging the powerful tools of science and medicine, we aim to ensure that abortion and contraception practices and policies are grounded in science and center people whose access to care is constrained by systems of oppression, and that all people have access to evidence-informed and person-centered abortion and contraception.
To achieve our vision and desired impacts, we focus on the following strategies, as described in our 2023-2028 strategic plan :
Convening a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and multidisciplinary community of all engaged in the science and medicine of abortion and contraception
Supporting the production and resourcing of research primed for impact
Organizing and leveraging research primed for impact
Ensuring clinical care is evidence-informed and person-centered through guidance, medical education, and other activities
Developing and supporting leaders in abortion and contraception to transform healthcare systems, and
Aligning the organization’s governance, operations, and overall resources to be in service of the strategies designed to bring our collective vision to life.
Role description The Director of Complex Family Planning reports to the Senior Director of Healthcare Programs and Strategy and is responsible for managing and integrating the Society’s healthcare program portfolio related to complex family planning, with primary responsibility for guiding and successfully executing the organization's programs and strategies related to supporting the Complex Family Planning subspeciality, while also exploring new areas of growth that connect to strategies four and five in our strategic plan. Persons in this role are responsible for developing and executing complex, high-impact programs, communications, and/or operations that are aligned with the organization’s strategic plan. They provide leadership across key initiatives, often overseeing Committees, managing teams, and ensuring the successful implementation of organizational priorities. Additionally, directors are critical in driving fundraising efforts and external partnership development.
Ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in family planning and clinical practice, continuing education, and leadership development. As part of a membership organization, this person demonstrates sound judgment in stepping forward to represent the organization and guide programmatic decision-making when needed, and stepping back to empower members to lead initiatives within their areas of expertise, ensuring our strategic plan and DEI Vision are implemented, meet the moment, and make a meaningful impact. This is a remote position and is open to candidates living in the US who are within one hour of a major airport. It is anticipated that the person in this position will travel 15% of the time.
Specific responsibilities Activities include, but are not limited to, those described below.
Provide vision- and values- aligned leadership to advance the Complex Family Planning subspeciality — 60%
Work within and across teams to develop, provide oversight, and continually refine multi-year program plans and budgets that tightly align with the Society’s strategic plan , DEI Vision , and available resources, and are responsive to new opportunities to meet the moment.
Serve as strategic convener and steward of the Complex Family Planning subspecialty, advancing its integration within the broader family planning ecosystem and managing Fellowship pipeline development and support across sites, fellows, and Fellowship leadership.
Guide and support key activities aimed at advancing the subspecialty, including developing a plan and actionable goals for assessing the advocacy, educational, and sustainability needs of the subspecialty; creating or connecting subspecialists to that programming, and continuing to that programming.
Advance centralized efforts with key programmatic partner organizations such as ACGME, ABOG, and CREOG; ensuring Society leaders in these spaces have the resources and support needed to address emergent and ongoing issues.
Champion participation of subspecialists in Society programming.
Connect the subspecialty community to a variety of resources in the ecosystem.
Stabilize routine offerings while increasing our ability to respond to emergent topics (including updates to milestones and travel questions).
Understand and respond to supports Fellowship Directors need to address emergent challenges that impact the subspecialty (including changes to clinical care, DEI, funding, GME, research, and sustainability).
Support Fellowship Directors in advocating for institutional support for Complex Family Planning.
Continue to establish our niche as a subspecialty.
Lead and collaborate with multiple Committees, refining as needed the purpose and function of Committees to ensure maximum strategic impact.
Champion DEI practices in subspecialty programming and strategy, ensuring continuous improvement in programmatic activities.
Represent the Society in external meetings, conferences, and partner spaces as appropriate, often acting on behalf of the Senior Director of Healthcare Programs and Strategy.
Partner across internal teams to integrate evaluation, learning, and continuous improvement into program design, implementation, and refinement.
Provide vision and values-aligned leadership to advance new healthcare programs — 20%
Continually assess, maintain, and communicate an acute understanding of the healthcare challenges and opportunities that a scientific society and subspecialty are well poised to address, ensuring alignment with our vision and anticipating future needs.
Participate in exploring new areas of growth and thoughtfully expand and execute work to meet the moment.
Advance DEI practices across all healthcare programming, ensuring continuous improvement in programmatic activities.
Cultivate and steward strategic relationships with key members, external partners, philanthropic organizations, and industry partners to ensure the Society is agile and responsive to emerging needs and opportunities in the dynamic healthcare landscape.
Provide leadership and advance organizational health and development — 20%
Foster and sustain organizational culture, emphasizing accountability, learning, transparency, engagement, and collaboration across a distributed work environment.
Partner and/or supervise staff working on aligned programming, fostering coordination, shared accountability, and effective collaboration across teams.
Support the successful execution of the Annual Meeting in collaboration with all staff.
Lead and support fundraising efforts to secure resources that support strategic goals for healthcare programs and overall organizational growth.
Bring a learner’s mindset to all work and look for opportunities to identify which activities were most impactful and most used, and what strategies would improve impact and use.
Apply working knowledge of clinical environments in healthcare systems and professional education to program design.
Ensure alignment between clinical guidance, education, and subspecialty programming while maintaining clear role distinction and shared accountability.
Qualifications This role requires deep experience leading healthcare or clinical-adjacent programs, with a strong preference for work rooted in family planning, reproductive health, or clinician-led subspecialty environments. Highly qualified applicants will possess a significant breadth and depth of experience, meeting many of the qualifications below, and will have clarity on areas where growth and support would be helpful to fulfill the essential functions of this executive role. To aid in review of qualifications, we have noted which qualifications are required to be considered for the position.
Required : Palpable enthusiasm for leveraging the tools of science and medicine and insight into the role clinicians, subspecialties, and scientific societies play in shaping science and medicine.
Required : Demonstrated knowledge working within modern program infrastructure, including platforms such as Asana, Slack, and Google Workspace, with the ability to use data and systems to support program execution, learning, and improvement.
Required : Commitment to inspiring and motivating teams to set and be accountable to goals, with at least five years of experience at the director level leading teams of three or larger in a nonprofit setting.
Required : At least five years of experience in leading and learning from initiatives focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within a nonprofit setting.
Required : Self-aware and responsive to one’s own learning edges; able to acknowledge and learn from mistakes.
Required : High level of computer literacy, including confidence using (or learning to use) Microsoft and Google suite, Asana, Box, Slack, and other digital platforms.
Proven ability to navigate change, build structure in growing organizations, and develop programs within nonprofit or healthcare environments.
Strong relationship-builder who can engage clinicians, fellows, board members, and staff with clarity and confidence.
Strategic thinker who can balance high-level vision with detailed execution.
Ingrained practice of seeking and recognizing the wisdom of divergent perspectives.
Ability to step forward to represent or guide members when needed, alongside the ability to judge when to step back for members to lead initiatives.
Track record of taking a concept from ideation to implementation, all while anticipating likely challenges, mitigating unanticipated challenges, and building community.
Adept at making and communicating difficult decisions with clarity and kindness.
Exemplary interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Willingness to pitch in as needed. The Society is a small nonprofit, and everyone contributes to necessary administrative work.
Salary and benefits The salary range for this position is $120,000–$130,000. The benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% individual premium covered, 50% dependent premium covered)
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
24 days a year of paid time off, which increase with tenure
16 paid holidays
Abbreviated Friday schedule in July
Four weeks of fully paid family leave
401K plan with up to 3.5% employer matching contribution
$2,000/year professional development funds
$300 remote work stipend at hire
$150 remote work stipend after the first year
$100/year for expedited travel clearance programs
Up to $50 monthly internet reimbursement
Medical FSA and dependent care FSA
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance discount plans
Up to $500 employee lifestyle accounts (ELA)
How to apply Interested candidates should upload a resume or CV and statement of interest together as one PDF here by September 7, 2026.
In the statement of interest, we ask candidates to eschew the traditional cover letter format and instead answer the following in one page :
The Director role emphasizes providing "vision and values-aligned leadership to advance new healthcare programs" and "fostering and sustaining organizational culture." How would you approach developing and scaling the internal team and clinician partnerships needed to support the Complex Family Planning subspecialty and closely aligned healthcare programs (including clinician-led education, Business of Medicine work and leadership development), while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and alignment with the Society’s DEI Vision ?
The role description highlights the importance of "stepping forward to represent and guide members when needed, and stepping back to empower members to lead initiatives when appropriate." Can you provide a specific example from your past experience where you successfully balanced these two approaches in a leadership role within a membership-driven organization or professional community, particularly in a context involving complex medical or scientific topics and clinician-led programs or Committees?
The Society is committed to championing DEI practices across all programming. What specific strategies would you implement to ensure continuous improvement in DEI within program activities and the pipeline to becoming a subspecialist?
As part of the employment process, all applicants will be required to provide proof of US residency status. Acceptable documentation includes, but is not limited to:
US passport or birth certificate for US citizens
Green card or permanent resident card
Valid work visa or documentation of employment authorization issued by USCIS
New employees must complete a Form I-9 and produce the required documents as required by the US Immigration Reform and Control Act, and employees must timely update any expired authorizations. The Society does not sponsor work-related visas.
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Informational interviews or advance discussion via email are not offered to ensure equity in the application process.
Full Time
The Society of Family Planning advances a vision of just and equitable abortion and contraception, informed by science. By leveraging the powerful tools of science and medicine, we aim to ensure that abortion and contraception practices and policies are grounded in science and center people whose access to care is constrained by systems of oppression, and that all people have access to evidence-informed and person-centered abortion and contraception.
To achieve our vision and desired impacts, we focus on the following strategies, as described in our 2023-2028 strategic plan :
Convening a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and multidisciplinary community of all engaged in the science and medicine of abortion and contraception
Supporting the production and resourcing of research primed for impact
Organizing and leveraging research primed for impact
Ensuring clinical care is evidence-informed and person-centered through guidance, medical education, and other activities
Developing and supporting leaders in abortion and contraception to transform healthcare systems, and
Aligning the organization’s governance, operations, and overall resources to be in service of the strategies designed to bring our collective vision to life.
Role description The Director of Complex Family Planning reports to the Senior Director of Healthcare Programs and Strategy and is responsible for managing and integrating the Society’s healthcare program portfolio related to complex family planning, with primary responsibility for guiding and successfully executing the organization's programs and strategies related to supporting the Complex Family Planning subspeciality, while also exploring new areas of growth that connect to strategies four and five in our strategic plan. Persons in this role are responsible for developing and executing complex, high-impact programs, communications, and/or operations that are aligned with the organization’s strategic plan. They provide leadership across key initiatives, often overseeing Committees, managing teams, and ensuring the successful implementation of organizational priorities. Additionally, directors are critical in driving fundraising efforts and external partnership development.
Ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in family planning and clinical practice, continuing education, and leadership development. As part of a membership organization, this person demonstrates sound judgment in stepping forward to represent the organization and guide programmatic decision-making when needed, and stepping back to empower members to lead initiatives within their areas of expertise, ensuring our strategic plan and DEI Vision are implemented, meet the moment, and make a meaningful impact. This is a remote position and is open to candidates living in the US who are within one hour of a major airport. It is anticipated that the person in this position will travel 15% of the time.
Specific responsibilities Activities include, but are not limited to, those described below.
Provide vision- and values- aligned leadership to advance the Complex Family Planning subspeciality — 60%
Work within and across teams to develop, provide oversight, and continually refine multi-year program plans and budgets that tightly align with the Society’s strategic plan , DEI Vision , and available resources, and are responsive to new opportunities to meet the moment.
Serve as strategic convener and steward of the Complex Family Planning subspecialty, advancing its integration within the broader family planning ecosystem and managing Fellowship pipeline development and support across sites, fellows, and Fellowship leadership.
Guide and support key activities aimed at advancing the subspecialty, including developing a plan and actionable goals for assessing the advocacy, educational, and sustainability needs of the subspecialty; creating or connecting subspecialists to that programming, and continuing to that programming.
Advance centralized efforts with key programmatic partner organizations such as ACGME, ABOG, and CREOG; ensuring Society leaders in these spaces have the resources and support needed to address emergent and ongoing issues.
Champion participation of subspecialists in Society programming.
Connect the subspecialty community to a variety of resources in the ecosystem.
Stabilize routine offerings while increasing our ability to respond to emergent topics (including updates to milestones and travel questions).
Understand and respond to supports Fellowship Directors need to address emergent challenges that impact the subspecialty (including changes to clinical care, DEI, funding, GME, research, and sustainability).
Support Fellowship Directors in advocating for institutional support for Complex Family Planning.
Continue to establish our niche as a subspecialty.
Lead and collaborate with multiple Committees, refining as needed the purpose and function of Committees to ensure maximum strategic impact.
Champion DEI practices in subspecialty programming and strategy, ensuring continuous improvement in programmatic activities.
Represent the Society in external meetings, conferences, and partner spaces as appropriate, often acting on behalf of the Senior Director of Healthcare Programs and Strategy.
Partner across internal teams to integrate evaluation, learning, and continuous improvement into program design, implementation, and refinement.
Provide vision and values-aligned leadership to advance new healthcare programs — 20%
Continually assess, maintain, and communicate an acute understanding of the healthcare challenges and opportunities that a scientific society and subspecialty are well poised to address, ensuring alignment with our vision and anticipating future needs.
Participate in exploring new areas of growth and thoughtfully expand and execute work to meet the moment.
Advance DEI practices across all healthcare programming, ensuring continuous improvement in programmatic activities.
Cultivate and steward strategic relationships with key members, external partners, philanthropic organizations, and industry partners to ensure the Society is agile and responsive to emerging needs and opportunities in the dynamic healthcare landscape.
Provide leadership and advance organizational health and development — 20%
Foster and sustain organizational culture, emphasizing accountability, learning, transparency, engagement, and collaboration across a distributed work environment.
Partner and/or supervise staff working on aligned programming, fostering coordination, shared accountability, and effective collaboration across teams.
Support the successful execution of the Annual Meeting in collaboration with all staff.
Lead and support fundraising efforts to secure resources that support strategic goals for healthcare programs and overall organizational growth.
Bring a learner’s mindset to all work and look for opportunities to identify which activities were most impactful and most used, and what strategies would improve impact and use.
Apply working knowledge of clinical environments in healthcare systems and professional education to program design.
Ensure alignment between clinical guidance, education, and subspecialty programming while maintaining clear role distinction and shared accountability.
Qualifications This role requires deep experience leading healthcare or clinical-adjacent programs, with a strong preference for work rooted in family planning, reproductive health, or clinician-led subspecialty environments. Highly qualified applicants will possess a significant breadth and depth of experience, meeting many of the qualifications below, and will have clarity on areas where growth and support would be helpful to fulfill the essential functions of this executive role. To aid in review of qualifications, we have noted which qualifications are required to be considered for the position.
Required : Palpable enthusiasm for leveraging the tools of science and medicine and insight into the role clinicians, subspecialties, and scientific societies play in shaping science and medicine.
Required : Demonstrated knowledge working within modern program infrastructure, including platforms such as Asana, Slack, and Google Workspace, with the ability to use data and systems to support program execution, learning, and improvement.
Required : Commitment to inspiring and motivating teams to set and be accountable to goals, with at least five years of experience at the director level leading teams of three or larger in a nonprofit setting.
Required : At least five years of experience in leading and learning from initiatives focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within a nonprofit setting.
Required : Self-aware and responsive to one’s own learning edges; able to acknowledge and learn from mistakes.
Required : High level of computer literacy, including confidence using (or learning to use) Microsoft and Google suite, Asana, Box, Slack, and other digital platforms.
Proven ability to navigate change, build structure in growing organizations, and develop programs within nonprofit or healthcare environments.
Strong relationship-builder who can engage clinicians, fellows, board members, and staff with clarity and confidence.
Strategic thinker who can balance high-level vision with detailed execution.
Ingrained practice of seeking and recognizing the wisdom of divergent perspectives.
Ability to step forward to represent or guide members when needed, alongside the ability to judge when to step back for members to lead initiatives.
Track record of taking a concept from ideation to implementation, all while anticipating likely challenges, mitigating unanticipated challenges, and building community.
Adept at making and communicating difficult decisions with clarity and kindness.
Exemplary interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Willingness to pitch in as needed. The Society is a small nonprofit, and everyone contributes to necessary administrative work.
Salary and benefits The salary range for this position is $120,000–$130,000. The benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% individual premium covered, 50% dependent premium covered)
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
24 days a year of paid time off, which increase with tenure
16 paid holidays
Abbreviated Friday schedule in July
Four weeks of fully paid family leave
401K plan with up to 3.5% employer matching contribution
$2,000/year professional development funds
$300 remote work stipend at hire
$150 remote work stipend after the first year
$100/year for expedited travel clearance programs
Up to $50 monthly internet reimbursement
Medical FSA and dependent care FSA
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance discount plans
Up to $500 employee lifestyle accounts (ELA)
How to apply Interested candidates should upload a resume or CV and statement of interest together as one PDF here by September 7, 2026.
In the statement of interest, we ask candidates to eschew the traditional cover letter format and instead answer the following in one page :
The Director role emphasizes providing "vision and values-aligned leadership to advance new healthcare programs" and "fostering and sustaining organizational culture." How would you approach developing and scaling the internal team and clinician partnerships needed to support the Complex Family Planning subspecialty and closely aligned healthcare programs (including clinician-led education, Business of Medicine work and leadership development), while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and alignment with the Society’s DEI Vision ?
The role description highlights the importance of "stepping forward to represent and guide members when needed, and stepping back to empower members to lead initiatives when appropriate." Can you provide a specific example from your past experience where you successfully balanced these two approaches in a leadership role within a membership-driven organization or professional community, particularly in a context involving complex medical or scientific topics and clinician-led programs or Committees?
The Society is committed to championing DEI practices across all programming. What specific strategies would you implement to ensure continuous improvement in DEI within program activities and the pipeline to becoming a subspecialist?
As part of the employment process, all applicants will be required to provide proof of US residency status. Acceptable documentation includes, but is not limited to:
US passport or birth certificate for US citizens
Green card or permanent resident card
Valid work visa or documentation of employment authorization issued by USCIS
New employees must complete a Form I-9 and produce the required documents as required by the US Immigration Reform and Control Act, and employees must timely update any expired authorizations. The Society does not sponsor work-related visas.
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Informational interviews or advance discussion via email are not offered to ensure equity in the application process.
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT, USA
Western Connecticut State University
School of Professional Studies
Health Promotion and Exercise Science
Assistant Professor - Tenure Track
Academic Year 2026 - 2027
Western Connecticut State University’s School of Professional Studies is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Public Health in the department of Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences (HPX.)
WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.
The School of Professional Studies www.wcsu.edu/sps/ is comprised of six (6) departments: Education, Education Psychology, Health Promotion & Exercise Science, Justice & Law Administration, Nursing, and Social Work. Undergraduatedegrees are offered in each of these professional fields, as well as Master’s degrees in Education, Counseling and Applied Behavioral Analysis, Homeland Security, Nursing and Doctoral degrees in Education and Nursing. The HPX department currently offers three (3) B.S. degree level programs in Health and Wellness Management, Public Health (with concentrations in Allied Health, Community Health, Fitness and Wellness, and Holistic and Integrative Health), Health Education (PK-12), as well as offering courses to fulfill the University’s Health and Wellness general education competency. HPX is also the home of the Institute for Holistic Health Studies. For more information, please visit the department’s webpage: www.wcsu.edu/hpx/ . Information for the University can be found at www.wcsu.edu/ .
Position Summary: Primary responsibilities will include teaching major requirement courses in the Public Health program, content specific courses within the Public Health options, and other courses as assigned. The faculty may supervise field-based public health internships as needed. Other responsibilities include advising students; serving on department, university and community committees; participating in the HPX department’s on-going Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation process; and engaging in professional and scholarly creative activities.
Qualifications: Candidates for this position should provide evidence of the following qualifications:
A Doctoral degree in Public Health, Community Health. Health Promotion, Health Behavior, or related fields required.
Experience in public health and health behavior disciplines and in curriculum development and instructional technology.
Documented teaching experience at a four-year university/college is Additional preference given to applicants with experience teaching in the areas of public/community health, including; community needs assessment, health communication, health program design, health behavior theory, health program evaluation, health and public policy, epidemiology, and/or environmental and global public health.
Applicants demonstrating experience working collaboratively with fellow faculty and community partners, and experience with service or experiential learning are preferred.
WCSU is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first generation and under-represented groups.
A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience.
WCSU’s small classes allow for student-based teaching and learning and project-based activities. Standard teaching load is 24-credits per academic year (12 credits) per semester.
Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range is $73,912 – $86,231 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience. Western offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/ . There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance.
Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a letter of application, which outlines interest in and qualifications for the position; a statement outlining areas of teaching expertise and experience, areas of service and/or leadership, and research interests; a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching, scholarship, and professionalism. Questions may be directed to hrpositions @wcsu.edu referencing Health Promotion & Exercise Science-Assistant Professor in the subject line.
To apply, submit your materials to: https://westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/52OTP8Lv5w/Health-Promotion-And-Exercise-Science-Assistant-Professor
All materials should be submitted as PDF files. Applications must be received by Friday May 29, 2026 . Late applications will not be accepted.
Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer
Full Time
Western Connecticut State University
School of Professional Studies
Health Promotion and Exercise Science
Assistant Professor - Tenure Track
Academic Year 2026 - 2027
Western Connecticut State University’s School of Professional Studies is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Public Health in the department of Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences (HPX.)
WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.
The School of Professional Studies www.wcsu.edu/sps/ is comprised of six (6) departments: Education, Education Psychology, Health Promotion & Exercise Science, Justice & Law Administration, Nursing, and Social Work. Undergraduatedegrees are offered in each of these professional fields, as well as Master’s degrees in Education, Counseling and Applied Behavioral Analysis, Homeland Security, Nursing and Doctoral degrees in Education and Nursing. The HPX department currently offers three (3) B.S. degree level programs in Health and Wellness Management, Public Health (with concentrations in Allied Health, Community Health, Fitness and Wellness, and Holistic and Integrative Health), Health Education (PK-12), as well as offering courses to fulfill the University’s Health and Wellness general education competency. HPX is also the home of the Institute for Holistic Health Studies. For more information, please visit the department’s webpage: www.wcsu.edu/hpx/ . Information for the University can be found at www.wcsu.edu/ .
Position Summary: Primary responsibilities will include teaching major requirement courses in the Public Health program, content specific courses within the Public Health options, and other courses as assigned. The faculty may supervise field-based public health internships as needed. Other responsibilities include advising students; serving on department, university and community committees; participating in the HPX department’s on-going Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation process; and engaging in professional and scholarly creative activities.
Qualifications: Candidates for this position should provide evidence of the following qualifications:
A Doctoral degree in Public Health, Community Health. Health Promotion, Health Behavior, or related fields required.
Experience in public health and health behavior disciplines and in curriculum development and instructional technology.
Documented teaching experience at a four-year university/college is Additional preference given to applicants with experience teaching in the areas of public/community health, including; community needs assessment, health communication, health program design, health behavior theory, health program evaluation, health and public policy, epidemiology, and/or environmental and global public health.
Applicants demonstrating experience working collaboratively with fellow faculty and community partners, and experience with service or experiential learning are preferred.
WCSU is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first generation and under-represented groups.
A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience.
WCSU’s small classes allow for student-based teaching and learning and project-based activities. Standard teaching load is 24-credits per academic year (12 credits) per semester.
Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range is $73,912 – $86,231 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience. Western offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/ . There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance.
Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a letter of application, which outlines interest in and qualifications for the position; a statement outlining areas of teaching expertise and experience, areas of service and/or leadership, and research interests; a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching, scholarship, and professionalism. Questions may be directed to hrpositions @wcsu.edu referencing Health Promotion & Exercise Science-Assistant Professor in the subject line.
To apply, submit your materials to: https://westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/52OTP8Lv5w/Health-Promotion-And-Exercise-Science-Assistant-Professor
All materials should be submitted as PDF files. Applications must be received by Friday May 29, 2026 . Late applications will not be accepted.
Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington, DC 20566, USA
About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include: Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $68,000 - $78,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description As a member of the Education Programs & Productions team, The Manager of Music Education Programming and Productions supports the planning and implementation of all music education school and family programming at the Kennedy Center. The Manager serves as the primary programmer for the Education Division’s concerts for young audiences and the primary producer for student concerts presented by the Division’s career development programs for pre-professional, young artists (NSO Youth Fellows, NSO Summer Music Institute, WNO Opera Institute, etc). The Manager is a direct point-of-contact for presented artists, presented and produced National Symphony Orchestra education programming, other music education-related programs at the Center, including Chamber, Jazz, and Hip Hop, and school & community partners. In addition to planning and implementation, the Manager also provides logistical support in terms of scheduling, budgeting, contracting, and management of interns, volunteers, and seasonal staff. Key Responsibilities Manages the planning and implementation of a full music education season (presentations and productions), which includes identifying, contracting, and scheduling artists and programs to present, and collaborating with internal partners, like the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and the wider Artistic Planning department (Jazz, Contemporary Music, Chamber, and Hip Hop), to develop programming. Partners with Education Programs & Productions leadership to identify new programming opportunities and to identify and implement strategies that enhance current programming. In collaboration with the Manager of Music Education, Career Development Programs, manages the planning and implementation of young artist career development programs’ performances and presentations (NSO Youth Fellows, NSO Summer Music Institute, WNO Opera Institute, etc.). Serves as Producer for these concerts and events. Manages the logistics and marketing for all music education performances, presentations, and productions. Serves as primary point-of-contact for Production, Campus Planning, Theater Operations, Marketing & Sales, and other key departments. Coordinates basic administrative tasks such as entering and managing budgets, maintaining financial records, preparing POs and payments, depositing checks; preparing contracts, travel and meeting arrangements, mailings, production requests; compiling and processing demographic and evaluative data for all Music Education-related reporting and Research & Evaluation studies; updating program information including webpages and program histories. Presents to major stakeholders, such as NSO and WNO Board Members and Board Committees and the NSO Trustees, on Music Education projects and programming. Serves as liaison with other Kennedy Center departments (Development, Finance, Government Relations & Protocol, KC Friends, Restaurant Associates, etc.) and other stakeholders (ex. NSO Volunteer Council members) regarding various Music Education Program needs. Creates and maintains partnerships with schools and communities through in-school activity programming such as artist residencies and guest artist visits. Coordinates wraparound learning content (i.e. learning guides), which may include researching and writing content, and/or contracting writers to draft content, as needed. Provide support for other Music Education Department and broader Education Division activity, as needed. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Undergraduate degree in performing arts or education; or equivalent experience Strong knowledge of the children’s music field Minimum 3 years’ experience in event and program management and/or music concert programming and production. Experience in general office work, accounting practices and reports. Staff and volunteer supervision. Strong interpersonal skills Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize between projects happening concurrently Must work well under pressure and possess the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidate must be willing to work onsite. Additional Information The noise level in the work environment is normal; lots of walking from the Education office to various venues across the Center’s campus. Must be able to work evening, weekends, and occasionally over 40 hours/week, as needed. Occasional lifting and moving of supplies. Travel up to 5% may be required.
Full-time
About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include: Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $68,000 - $78,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description As a member of the Education Programs & Productions team, The Manager of Music Education Programming and Productions supports the planning and implementation of all music education school and family programming at the Kennedy Center. The Manager serves as the primary programmer for the Education Division’s concerts for young audiences and the primary producer for student concerts presented by the Division’s career development programs for pre-professional, young artists (NSO Youth Fellows, NSO Summer Music Institute, WNO Opera Institute, etc). The Manager is a direct point-of-contact for presented artists, presented and produced National Symphony Orchestra education programming, other music education-related programs at the Center, including Chamber, Jazz, and Hip Hop, and school & community partners. In addition to planning and implementation, the Manager also provides logistical support in terms of scheduling, budgeting, contracting, and management of interns, volunteers, and seasonal staff. Key Responsibilities Manages the planning and implementation of a full music education season (presentations and productions), which includes identifying, contracting, and scheduling artists and programs to present, and collaborating with internal partners, like the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and the wider Artistic Planning department (Jazz, Contemporary Music, Chamber, and Hip Hop), to develop programming. Partners with Education Programs & Productions leadership to identify new programming opportunities and to identify and implement strategies that enhance current programming. In collaboration with the Manager of Music Education, Career Development Programs, manages the planning and implementation of young artist career development programs’ performances and presentations (NSO Youth Fellows, NSO Summer Music Institute, WNO Opera Institute, etc.). Serves as Producer for these concerts and events. Manages the logistics and marketing for all music education performances, presentations, and productions. Serves as primary point-of-contact for Production, Campus Planning, Theater Operations, Marketing & Sales, and other key departments. Coordinates basic administrative tasks such as entering and managing budgets, maintaining financial records, preparing POs and payments, depositing checks; preparing contracts, travel and meeting arrangements, mailings, production requests; compiling and processing demographic and evaluative data for all Music Education-related reporting and Research & Evaluation studies; updating program information including webpages and program histories. Presents to major stakeholders, such as NSO and WNO Board Members and Board Committees and the NSO Trustees, on Music Education projects and programming. Serves as liaison with other Kennedy Center departments (Development, Finance, Government Relations & Protocol, KC Friends, Restaurant Associates, etc.) and other stakeholders (ex. NSO Volunteer Council members) regarding various Music Education Program needs. Creates and maintains partnerships with schools and communities through in-school activity programming such as artist residencies and guest artist visits. Coordinates wraparound learning content (i.e. learning guides), which may include researching and writing content, and/or contracting writers to draft content, as needed. Provide support for other Music Education Department and broader Education Division activity, as needed. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Undergraduate degree in performing arts or education; or equivalent experience Strong knowledge of the children’s music field Minimum 3 years’ experience in event and program management and/or music concert programming and production. Experience in general office work, accounting practices and reports. Staff and volunteer supervision. Strong interpersonal skills Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize between projects happening concurrently Must work well under pressure and possess the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidate must be willing to work onsite. Additional Information The noise level in the work environment is normal; lots of walking from the Education office to various venues across the Center’s campus. Must be able to work evening, weekends, and occasionally over 40 hours/week, as needed. Occasional lifting and moving of supplies. Travel up to 5% may be required.
