Adjunct Public Health & Prevention Educator

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University in Philadelphia seeks an adjunct faculty member for the Department of Community Health & Prevention for the 2026-2027 academic year. Courses cover behavior and social change theories, health communication, and global health, with both in-person and online options.

The adjunct will select materials and foster active learning. The School of Public Health operates on a quarter system; courses are ten weeks with three hours per week.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, medicine, bioethics, history of science, or related areas.
• Teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level.
• Global expertise if the course focuses on global issues.

Responsibilities

• Teach required number of credit hours per quarter.
• Plan and provide instructional experiences reflecting program philosophy and objectives.
• Provide instruction consistent with approved course descriptions.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
• Maintain communication with the department chair and program director.
• Supervise a teaching assistant if assigned.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Communication

TA supervision

Education

Master's degree in public health or related areas

Job description

Drexel University in Philadelphia seeks an adjunct faculty member for the Department of Community Health & Prevention for the 2026-2027 academic year. Courses cover behavior and social change theories, health communication, and global health, with both in-person and online options.

The adjunct will select materials and foster active learning. The School of Public Health operates on a quarter system; courses are ten weeks with three hours per week.