Faculty (Part-time) - Public Health

Western Kentucky University; Bowling Green (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Kentucky University is creating a pool of qualified faculty to teach Public Health courses for the College of Health and Human Services. We are seeking part-time faculty for day and evening classes at our main campus in Bowling Green, KY.

A master's degree is required for undergraduate courses; a terminal degree is required for graduate courses. Prior teaching and online education experience are desirable. Pre-employment background checks apply in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health or closely related field required for undergraduate teaching; terminal degree required for graduate teaching.
• Prior teaching experience and online education experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate Public Health courses at the main campus location.
• Teach day and evening classes as part of a teaching pool for part-time faculty.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online education experience

Education

Master's degree in Public Health or related field

Terminal degree for graduate courses

Job description

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about .

Job Description:

TheCollege of Health and Human Services is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses inPublic Health. We are seeking part time facultyfor day and evening classes at the main campus location.

Requirements:

A master's degree in the discipline (or closely related field)is required for teaching undergraduate-level courses; a terminal degree is required for teaching graduate-level courses.Prior teaching experience and experience with online education is desirable.

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

• Letter of Interest identifying the area in which you are qualified to teach