Adjunct Lecturer - Nutrition & Public Health

Benedictine University; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 1,653,120 - 1,928,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Plans

Mental Health Support

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

A recognized educational institution seeks an Adjunct Lecturer in Nutrition & Public Health to develop and teach courses in the M.S. in Health Informatics Program. Candidates must have a graduate degree and experience in health-related fields. Teaching will occur online and onsite in Arizona and Illinois. This role offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree and significant experience in a related area required.
• Experience in QI, research, or Public Health is a plus.
• Candidates must be willing to travel for teaching sessions.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the M.S. in Health Informatics Program focused on Public Health.
• Classes delivered online and onsite at two campuses.
• Develop and teach courses per contact hour.

Skills

Experience working with health-related databases

Experience with electronic health records systems

Knowledge of SAS

Knowledge of R

Knowledge of Python

Experience teaching online

Education

Graduate degree

Terminal degree (PhD) preferred

Job description

Adjunct Lecturer – Nutrition & Public Health

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Department: Nutrition & Public Health

Rate: $1400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree) and $1200 per contact hour (without a terminal degree). This compensation is per contact hour and is subject to change based on class size.

Brief Overview of Duties: Adjunct lecturers in the M.S. in Health Informatics Program teach on a per-course basis to develop and teach courses focused on the Public Health aspects of the Health Informatics degree. Classes are delivered online and onsite at the two Benedictine campuses in Lisle, Illinois and in Mesa, Arizona. Candidates will be required to travel to Lisle or to Mesa for one three‑day (Friday to Sunday) executive format session for each course taught.

Classes available now:

• Introduction to Health Informatics
• Healthcare Information Systems
• Electronic Health Records

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Graduate degree and significant experience in a related area from an accredited institution is required. A terminal degree (PhD) is preferred.

For the currently available classes listed above, coursework or experience in working with health‑related databases, electronic health records systems, and health systems in a QI, research, or Public Health capacity is required. Specific experience working with SAS, R, Python, and common HER systems is desired.

Experience working in a health‑related field is required.

Applicants with experience teaching online or using online platforms will be given preference.

Candidates must be willing to travel when needed for weekend sessions.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional letters of recommendation. Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present their official transcripts and curriculum vitae (CV) in order to be considered for the position. These items must be presented to Human Resources before the position starts.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Use of computer screen, phone, and customer service. May require bending or sitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The following of campus-specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training

As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Part‑Time Employee Benefits Package

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).
• Retirement Plans: Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.
• Mental Health Support: Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Confidential support for personal or work‑related challenges.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarships and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University’s rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus-specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.