Adjunct Instructor
About The Position
The Leadership in Practice (LIP) Practicum Advising Assistant supports the Lead LIP Practicum Advisor in providing concentration-specific practicum guidance to MPH students in the online Leadership in Practice concentration. This part-time position assists with practicum planning, implementation, and evaluation, including reviewing and approving Learning Agreements, providing student advising and technical assistance, and assessing practicum products for competency demonstration. The assistant is expected to exercise independent judgment in routine advising and assessment responsibilities, while consulting with or referring complex issues, concerns, or exceptions to the Lead LIP Practicum Advisor. The role also provides advising coverage to ensure continuity of student support.
Nice To Haves
- Preference given to graduates of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health’s online MPH Leadership in Practice concentration.
- Experience with student advising, mentoring, or practicum supervision preferred.
- Experience in applied public health practice, leadership, or program management.
Responsibilities
- Review, provide feedback on, and approve student Learning Agreements to ensure proposed practicum activities are appropriate, feasible within the designated timeframe, and aligned with MPH competencies.
- Guide students in refining practicum objectives, activities, and deliverables as needed.
- Consult with the Lead LIP Practicum Advisor when proposed practicum activities raise concerns about scope, feasibility, competency alignment, or other issues requiring additional review.
- Provide concentration-specific guidance and technical assistance to students throughout practicum planning and implementation.
- Assist students in troubleshooting challenges and identifying practical solutions to support successful practicum completion.
- Refer complex advising situations or concerns requiring additional guidance to the Lead LIP Practicum Advisor.
- Review and assess student practicum products to determine whether they adequately demonstrate the identified MPH competencies.
- Provide constructive feedback and request revisions when needed.
- Independently approve practicum products that meet established expectations and consult with the Lead LIP Practicum Advisor when questions or concerns arise regarding competency demonstration.
- Provide coverage for the Lead LIP Practicum Advisor during periods of absence or limited availability.
- Serve as an alternate point of contact for students to ensure timely advising and continuity of support.
- Maintain communication with the Lead LIP Practicum Advisor regarding student progress, emerging concerns, and issues requiring follow-up.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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