Public Health Adjunct

Responsibilities:

Teach Public Health courses in an online learning environment.
Provide timely feedback and academic support to students.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and grades.
Collaborate with the Department Chair and faculty to enhance course quality and student engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The major responsibility of all faculty members is to provide quality instruction in each assigned course within the approved academic program curriculum.
As appropriate, the Dean/Department Chair may solicit assistance in the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the curriculum, including sequence of courses and student learning outcomes.
Though not required, the adjunct faculty member is invited and encouraged to participate as appropriate in institution/school/department committees.
Though not required, the adjunct (part-time) faculty member is encouraged to participate in scholarship and service activities to assist in meeting the South College outcomes identified for these areas.
The adjunct (part-time) faculty member should respond, in a timely manner, to specific and general information requests from the institution and administrative officials, prospective employers, professional organizations, public agencies, civic organizations, private foundations, general public, and students, as appropriate. At all times, promote appropriate standards of linguistic expression in both written and oral communications.
Ensure that all academic program requirements and forms of documentation (e.g., clinical evaluations, competency documentation) are completed as required for each student and submitted per established deadlines.
Ensure all faculty expectations are met on a weekly basis.
Appropriately manage all classroom activities.
Be reasonably accessible to students for questions and assistance.
Monitor educational and professional literature for the best practices in areas related to courses taught.
Assist with the development of curricular and policy changes as requested by the Dean/Department Chair.
Assist with the selection of new textbooks as appropriate.
Adjunct (part-time) faculty members teaching on a regular basis are required to participate in professional development activities – minimum of 1 per year.
Though not required, adjunct (part-time) faculty members are encouraged to actively participate in institutions and/or School/Department committees assigned to or volunteered for.
Adhere to all institutional and School/Department policies as described in the job description, employee/faculty handbook, or other separate guidelines and memoranda.
Advanced verbal and written communication often in stressful situations involving students or co-workers
Fast-paced work environment requiring quick adaptation skills in a changing strategic and tactical workplace
Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean/Department Chair.
Requirements

Education:

Terminal degree in Public Health required.
Experience:

Applicants must have a terminal degree in Public Health with successful completion of a minimum of 18 hours of graduate coursework in subject matter field of Public Health.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Commitment to fostering student learning and success in a virtual environment.
Preference will be given to applicants with prior successful online teaching.