Emory to Hire New Health Professor for Fall 2027
The University is seeking a new full-time professor for its Center for the Study of Human Health starting in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Nutrition
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Emory University in Atlanta is recruiting a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor to join its Center for the Study of Human Health starting in the Fall of 2027. This teaching-track role involves a five-course annual load and carries an initial three-year appointment.
Why it matters
The hire reflects the rapid growth of the Center for the Study of Human Health as it expands its academic offerings in Atlanta. The position offers a stable, long-term opportunity for educators to engage in teaching-track career development within a health-focused department.
The institution outlines a full-time teaching-track role requiring a doctorate and a load of 5 courses per academic year. The specifics of which health science disciplines will be prioritized remain subject to the committee's review of candidate materials.
The players
Emory University
A research institution in Atlanta that maintains a large academic health center and the Center for the Study of Human Health.
Human Health Search Committee
The internal academic body at Emory University responsible for evaluating faculty candidates.
The details
The teaching-track position requires candidates to hold a doctorate degree to qualify for the full-time role. Interested applicants must submit a comprehensive package to the Human Health Search Committee, including a teaching statement, a curriculum vitae, and two sample syllabi. This appointment offers potential for renewals and promotions within the university's established teaching-track faculty system.
Timeline
December 23, 2026: Application deadline for full consideration.
January 1, 2027: Review of applications begins.
Fall 2027: Position start date.
Health Landscape
The expansion of the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University reflects a broader trend of integrating multidisciplinary approaches into health education. This hiring cycle follows the established growth of programs that move beyond traditional clinical training to emphasize human health studies.
As this program grows, local students and residents in Atlanta may gain access to expanded health-related curricula and public health research opportunities. Those interested in the academic career path or upcoming course offerings should monitor the university website for curriculum updates.
The takeaway
Emory University is bolstering its human health department with a new full-time faculty role beginning in 2027. Prospective candidates should prepare their application materials for review beginning January 1, 2027, to ensure full consideration.
Further reading
For more on the latest trends in health education and dietetics, visit the Nutrition section.
More information
Review the full details regarding Emory teaching-track promotion guidelines on the university website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.
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