Adjunct Instructor, Public Health and Wellness

University of Portland•Portland, OR

71d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Portland Public Health and Wellness Program invites applications for Adjunct Instructors to teach teach public health courses, including introduction to public health, epidemiology, leadership and health, environmental health, health coaching, and research methods. This position requires course instruction with three in-person class contact hours per week per section, maintaining regular availability to meet with students, and participation in department orientation and trainings. The Public Health and Wellness Program is dedicated to creating the conditions for students to realize their best selves and serve the public with compassion and skill. Pedagogically, the program focuses on students' vitality and capacity for creativity as much as on the delivery of information. Successful candidates will possess a balance between content expertise and effective teaching practices. The program is currently transitioning from the School of Nursing & Health Innovations to the College of Arts and Sciences. Adjunct Instructors are hired on a per semester basis and teach assigned courses, not to exceed six credit hours (or equivalent) per semester.

Requirements

Master's degree in public health or related field
Teaching or instructional experience
Demonstrated effectiveness in inclusive and student-centered teaching.
Strong orientation towards continued learning and applying learning in the teaching environment.
Evidence of a commitment to teaching and student mentoring.
Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide array of individuals, groups, policies, and processes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle sensitive and personal information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for teaching duties including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and learning and course management systems (Moodle and Banner).

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in public health or related field
Experience teaching undergraduate public health courses

Responsibilities

Teach assigned public health and wellness courses using evidence-based instruction practices.
Provide a supportive learning environment and facilitate effective student learning.
Adhere to course curricula, methods, practices, and lesson plans as developed by the Public Health and Wellness Program and the College of Arts & Sciences.
Adhere to University and College policies and processes related to class instruction, including but not limited to syllabus requirements.
Conduct regular student assessments and provide timely graded feedback including homework, quizzes, and exams.
Access the online learning system and other network resources to assign homework, communicate with students, complete grading and other assessment tasks.
Conduct student meetings by holding regular office hours outside of regularly scheduled class time.