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Public Health - Online Adjunct, Undergraduate Level

University of the Sciences

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Posted:
September 10, 2020
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type:
Part-time, Adjunct, Online/Remote
Organization Type:
Higher Education Institution
Required Education:
Master’s

Application Instructions:

For consideration please submit a CV and a statement of teaching philosophy. These documents must be submitted together as one document through the resume upload field.

 

Role and Responsibilities:

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia is seeking part-time adjuncts in the area of Public Health for the 2020 - 2021 academic year. Adjuncts will facilitate Public Health courses online/asynchronously to Undergraduate Students in the USciences Online division. We are interested in innovative teaching approaches that complement the existing strengths of the University and contribute to the excellence of the learning experience and academic community.

We are currently hiring adjunct instructors for 100% online, flexible programs and six term starts per year. Each term is eight weeks. Pay per Course: $2,200.00 (undergraduate level). Below is the schedule for the remainder of 2020 and for all of 2021:

Fall A 2020

August 31 - October 23

Fall B 2020

October 26 - December 18

Spring A 2021

January 11 – March 5

Spring B 2021

March 8 – April 30

Summer A 2021

May 3 – June 25

Summer B 2021

June 28 – August 20

Fall A 2021

August 30 – October 22

Fall B 2021

October 25 – December 17

 This posting will remain active indefinitely to develop a pool of qualified applicants.

Courses Available:

  • Introduction to Public Health
  • Health Behavior
  • Health Communication
  • Community Health
  • Human Disease
  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health Ethics
  • Health Disparities and Cultural Diversity
  • Program Planning and Evaluation
  • Collaboration and Advocacy in Public Health
  • Public Health Research Methods
  • Public Health Capstone
  • Sexual Health
  • Medical Terminology
  • Health Mapping with ArcGIS
  • Infectious Disease Response
  • Health Education
  • Nutrition and Physical Activity in Public Health

Additional Expectations:

  • Facilitate course via approved course plan/syllabus provided by USciences Online
  • Adhere to all policies and expectations detailed in the USciences Online Adjunct Faculty Guide

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health, Behavioral Health, or other-related field
  • Subject matter expert in field with direct work experience
  • Minimum 2-3 years of previous asynchronous, online teaching experience at the undergraduate level
  • Experience with adult learners
  • Access to computer: minimum computing requirements
  • Comfortable with all aspects of online environment
  • Flexible schedule to accommodate students in different time zones
  • Active, ongoing engagement with all students to support learning
  • 1-week turnaround for grading online assignments
  • 24-hour turnaround for e-mails and responses to discussion board posts
  • One-on-one consultations with students
  • Willingness/availability to participate in ongoing online faculty development
  • Adherence to ADA requirements for students with disabilities
  • The finalist will be required to successfully pass a background check.

The specific statements in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They are typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Public Health, Behavioral Health and previous work experience in Public Health in community-based organizations or government agencies

Internal Number: R558
About University of the Sciences
The University/College: University of the Sciences is located in the University City district of Philadelphia. This diverse area is home to two major research universities, an academic healthcare system, and world renowned Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a Veterans Administration hospital. These provide a rich variety of clinical and research opportunities for students and faculty. The campus is minutes from the culturally vibrant city center of Philadelphia. University of the Sciences is internationally recognized for its unique range of life science and health science majors within the University.
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