Adjunct Faculty, Public Health

University of St Thomas; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 5,400 - 7,300; Part time

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas invites applications for an adjunct position in public health for Spring 2027.

Responsibilities include course development and teaching at the graduate level, with opportunities in program planning and evaluation, health communications, aging, maternal and child health, leadership and administration, and biostatistics. Applicants should demonstrate teaching excellence and online teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., Dr.P.H., or equivalent) in public health, epidemiology, global health, health policy, or related field.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• At least one year of teaching experience (on record or TA).
• Experience teaching online; experience with course development and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach at the graduate level in public health.
• Provide course development and teach at least one of the listed areas (planning/evaluation, health communications, aging, maternal/child health, leadership and program administration, biostatistics).
• Contribute to the department's teaching mission and promote inclusive learning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online instruction

Course development

Assessment experience

Education

Terminal degree in public health

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Department of Health and Exercise Science in the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN invites applicants for an adjunct position forSpring 2027in public health. We seek applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching atthegraduate level.We welcome applicants whocanprovide course development and teach at least one of the following: program planning and evaluation, health communications,aging,maternal and child health,leadership and program administration, and biostatistics.

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university with10,000 studentsand 450 full-time faculty. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, we are Minnesota’s largest private university with 150+ undergraduate majors/minors and 55 graduate programs. In 2019, the Morrison Family College of Health became the newest addition to the institution’s eight different schools and colleges. The college iscomprisedof several departments and schools, including the Department of Health and Exercise Science (HES), that wasestablishedprior to the college’sinceptionand houses the undergraduate public health major and the Master of Public Health online program, launching Fall 2026. Learn more about life as afaculty member at St. Thomas.The interdisciplinary Department of HES engages in innovative teaching, research, service, and community-based initiatives intended to promote both personal and population health.Health equity or the idea that everyone should have the opportunity to be healthy is central toall ofour work.As such, HES faculty and staffstrive to create inclusive learning spaces that embrace the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and worldviews of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.We also commit to ensuringequitableaccess to our programs such that we might train a workforcethat reflects the rich diversity of our collective communityand is committed to health equity.The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.A successful candidate willpossessa commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Salary Range:

$6,324 per course load for the 2026-2027 school year (per 4 credit undergraduate course).

QUALIFICATIONS

• A terminal degree (Ph.D., Dr.P.H., or equivalent), U.S. or Foreign Equivalent, in public health, epidemiology, global health, health policy, or related health field.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness from prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. At least one year of teaching experiencerequired, which may include experience teaching on record as a teaching assistant.
• Experience teaching online.
• Experience with course development and assessment.

To ensure full consideration for the position, all application materials should be received by September 18th; however, the position will remain open until filled.