Adjunct Instructor

Daemen College; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 1,136,520 - 1,618,680; Part time

Job summary

A liberal arts institution is seeking an adjunct faculty member for its Public Health Department. The role involves teaching courses on health disparities and psychosocial foundations of health. Candidates must have a master's degree or higher with expertise in the subject matter, as well as significant experience in public health and graduate teaching. The position offers $1,000 per credit hour and is vital for developing future public health leaders. Applications will be reviewed until the right candidate is found.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a masters degree or higher with related experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in the content area is mandatory.
• Significant public health work and graduate teaching experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in health disparities and related topics.
• Promote understanding of psychosocial foundations of health.

Skills

Expertise in health disparities

Cultural competence

Psychosocial foundations of health

Education

Masters degree or higher

Job description

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

The Public Health Department seeks an adjunct faculty member who is qualified to teach courses in health disparities, cultural competence, psychosocial foundations of health, and related topics. PH 510 Psychosocial Foundations of Public Health

$1,000 Per Credit Hour

Required Qualifications

Candidates will hold a masters degree or higher with related experience and demonstrated expertise in the content area to teach. Significant public health work, graduate teaching experience, and involvement in community and/or global health activities are preferred.

Applications will be reviewed until the appropriate candidate is identified. To learn more about the department, visit https://www.daemen.edu/academics/areas-study/public-health

For questions please contact: Brian Wrotniak, PhD at [e-mail].

Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine