Adjunct Faculty, Public Health

Life-University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Life University in Marietta, GA seeks an adjunct faculty member in Public Health to teach and evaluate students in the classroom, develop syllabi, and ensure course objectives are met.

This role requires preparing course materials, delivering content professionally, and maintaining student records. The candidate should communicate office hours and be available virtually during designated times, while collaborating with the department to support student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of teaching or related professional experience required.
• Experience teaching in a higher education setting preferred.
• Strong writing abilities and ability to work with confidential student information.
• Ability to manage course records and meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, supervise, and evaluate students in the classroom and for course assessments.
• Prepare syllabi for each course taught using the college template.
• Teach classes in a professional manner according to syllabus and course outline.
• Start and end each class on time.
• Communicate teaching and office hours to students and be available virtually during office hours.
• Maintain all necessary records for each course taught.
• Attend scheduled meetings/events as requested by the Assistant Dean of Social Sciences.
• Cultivate a caring, collaborative approach and serve students with integrity.

Skills

Teaching skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative and judgment

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multimedia skills

Care and service ethic

Education

Doctoral degree in Public Health

Master's degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Main Campus - Marietta, GA 30060Position Type: Adjunct FacultyJob Category: EducationAdjunct Faculty, Public Health

Essential Job Functions

• Primarily responsible for the instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students in the classroom as well as course assessments for the department.
• Prepare a syllabus for each course taught using the college template.
• Teach class in a professional manner, teaching the material that is present in the syllabus and course outline.
• Start and end each class on time.
• Communicate your teaching and student office hours schedule for each quarter and be present virtually during student office hours.
• Appropriately maintain all necessary records for each course taught.
• Attend scheduled meetings and events as appropriate and as requested by Assistant Dean of Social Sciences.
• Cultivate in oneself and others a commitment to helpfulness, building relationships, collaborating to find the best solution, and serving students with care and integrity.

QualificationsEducation, Training and/or Experience

• A minimum of three years of teaching or related professional experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Strong teaching, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Commitment to empowering students as scholars and professionals.
• Exceptional writing skills and experience.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential student information.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong multimedia and computer skills.
• Commitment to an ethic of care and service.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Public Health or a closely related field is preferred. Candidates with a master's degree in public health or a graduate degree in a related field with relevant coursework and/or professional experience will also be considered.
• Research experience in Public Health or a related field is preferred.
• Experience developing, designing, or implementing new courses is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in a general academic environment.
• Courses are offered on ground and online.