Adjunct Faculty - Public Health

Texas A&M University System; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas, is seeking adjunct faculty to teach Public Health within the Health & Human Performance department. The appointment involves teaching up to two courses per semester and may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online to meet student demand.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the field (or a terminal degree) and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, with the ability to multi-task and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field or a terminal degree is required.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to two courses a semester in the Public Health program with the Department of Health and Human Performance.
• Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent oral and written

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours or terminal degree

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty - Public Health

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Health & Human Performance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

SUMMARY

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach up to two (2) courses a semester in the Public Health program with the Department of Health and Human Performance.
• Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related is required to teach graduate courses.
• Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

N/A

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.