Quarterly Lecturer in Public Health, Health Advocacy and Policy
About The Position
The Department of Public Health at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic University, invites applications for quarterly lecturer(s) (non-tenure track) to teach an undergraduate course on Health Advocacy and Policy in Public Health for the Spring 2026 quarter on Tuesdays and Thursday from 8:30a - 10:10a (PST) . The successful candidate will teach one section of PHSC 155: Health Advocacy and Policy. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations. All classes will be presented in-person, however, if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.
Requirements
- Terminal degree (DrPH, Ph.D.) in Public Health or a closely-related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Health Advocacy and Policy with a focus on Public Health at the college level.
- Experience with Community Organizing in Public Health.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.
- Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.
Responsibilities
- Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively
- Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students
- Holding regular weekly office hours on campus
- Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline
- Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses
- Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or Working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
