Adjunct Assistant Professor - Public Health Sciences

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University invites applications for 2-3 Adjunct Assistant Professor positions in Public Health Sciences to support CEPH-accredited master’s and doctoral programs. The roles emphasize teaching, course development, and student engagement.

Responsibilities include delivering graduate courses, aligning materials with accreditation standards, and providing constructive feedback while collaborating with program leadership to enhance the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in public health or related field.
• Professional experience in public health education or related settings.
• Experience with online learning management systems (Canvas).

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned graduate-level public health courses.
• Develop and maintain course materials aligned with competencies and accreditation standards.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences for diverse student populations.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain regular communication with students and program leadership.
• Participate in course planning and curriculum discussions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Diverse learning environments

Online teaching

Education

Master's or Doctoral in public health

Tools

Canvas

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Public Health Sciences invites applications for 2-3 Adjunct Assistant Professor positions to support our Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredited programs. The department offers Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degrees and seeks experienced public health professionals and educators committed to excellence in teaching and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned graduate-level public health courses.
• Develop and maintain course materials that align with program competencies and accreditation standards.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences for diverse student populations.
• Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain regular communication with students and program leadership.
• Participate in course planning and curriculum discussions as appropriate.
• Adhere to university policies, accreditation requirements, and instructional best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral (preferred) degree in public health or related field
• Professional experience in public health practice, research, healthcare, government, nonprofit organizations, or related settings.
• Experience with online learning management systems (ie. Canvas).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to teach effectively in diverse learning environments.

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