Adjunct Instructor

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Gillings School of Global Public Health, a leading public health institution, offers various professional Master of Public Health (MPH) concentrations. The MPH program is central to public health education, preparing graduates for advanced roles. MPH degrees provide a strong foundation in public health principles and specialized skill development. The program emphasizes experiential learning for practical application of knowledge. Gillings MPH offers both residential and online programs designed to meet diverse student needs and contribute to the public health workforce. The MPH Core curriculum is an interdisciplinary set of courses based on recommendations from ASPPH and CEPH. MPH@UNC, an online MPH program supported by 2U, offers a flexible option for students with scheduling constraints. Students in MPH@UNC learn from UNC faculty and section instructors through interactive online sessions in a virtual classroom setting. MPH@UNC admissions criteria are the same as for residential programs, and graduates receive an identical diploma. Section instructors for MPH@UNC are responsible for teaching core or concentration courses. They conduct live, online, synchronous class sessions once a week for 13 weeks. The MPH@UNC term is 14 weeks long, including a week for holidays and well-being days. Classes are scheduled on weekday evenings, Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Must complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience/background in multiple public health topics and disciplines.
Experience teaching in higher education and/or online settings.

Responsibilities

Facilitating weekly live sessions where students discuss and apply learning from self-paced modules.
Grading assessments and providing verbal and written feedback to students.
Responding to student questions and course-related issues.
Maintaining regular communication with lead faculty and the MPH@UNC coordinator regarding student experiences, potential challenges, and suggestions for improvement.
Following a standardized course syllabus, class plan, and using pre-developed instructional materials.
Engaging students in discussions during live sessions, applying their expertise to help students connect new knowledge with real-world problems.
Providing feedback on and grading student work.
Supporting student learning by establishing and communicating regular office hours.
Responding to student issues and questions within forty-eight business hours.
Maintaining reliable access to the learning management system, including meeting technical specifications and having reliable high-speed internet access.