Adjunct Faculty, Statistics (Remote)

Northwestern Health Sciences University • Bloomington, MN

2d • Remote

About The Position

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is seeking a dedicated, student-centered adjunct faculty member to teach Statistics in its Undergraduate Health Sciences program. The instructor will help students develop foundational statistical knowledge and quantitative reasoning skills that support evidence-informed decision-making in health, wellness, and related fields. The role involves fostering an engaging and supportive online learning environment through meaningful interaction, thoughtful assessment, and timely, constructive feedback.

The assignment is an established, asynchronous four-credit course. The syllabus and course content are already developed. This is a part-time, non-benefits-eligible position and is fully remote.

NWHSU describes itself as a mission- and vision-driven university focused on person-centered healthcare education and practice. It emphasizes a collaborative, inclusive team culture, flexibility where possible, and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in mathematics or a related field, or equivalent mathematics background.
• Experience teaching statistics or providing instruction in statistical concepts.
• Experience teaching or facilitating asynchronous online courses.
• Experience using online learning management systems to facilitate instruction.
• A student-centered approach to teaching that emphasizes engagement, collaboration, and academic success.

Nice To Haves

• At least five semesters of college-level teaching experience is reflected in the stated hiring rate.

Responsibilities

• Apply effective teaching and learning strategies to support student achievement of the foundational competencies in the syllabus.
• Engage in regular and substantive interaction with students to support learning and promote course engagement.
• Use meaningful assessment strategies to evaluate student understanding of foundational knowledge and achievement of course competencies.
• Provide timely, clear, and constructive feedback on student performance.
• Assign grades in accordance with the syllabus grading policies and students’ performance on assessments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time