Instructor and Program Manager for Applied Practice

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution is seeking an Instructor and Program Manager for Applied Practice to lead the Applied Practice Experience for Master of Public Health students. Responsibilities include mentoring students, managing partnerships, and coordinating program logistics. Required qualifications include a professional degree in public health and experience in partnership management. The salary is between $70,000 and $100,000, and the position is fully in-person at the Ithaca campus, ensuring active collaboration with faculty and students.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage partnerships and balance instructional, administrative, and programmatic responsibilities.
• Three years of relevant professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, and oversee the Applied Practice Experience (APEx).
• Advise and mentor students throughout the APEx process.
• Develop and manage partnerships with community, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Skills

Partnership management

Student mentoring

Professional development organization

Education

Professional degree in public health (MPH or DrPH)

Job description

Instructor and Program Manager for Applied Practice

Cornell University’s Department of Public & Ecosystem Health invites applications for a full-time Instructor and Program Manager for Applied Practice. This is a non‑tenure‑track academic staff appointment supporting Cornell Public Health, which delivers the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree training. This position will be the primary lead for the Applied Practice Experience (APEx) and career readiness initiative and perform program administration and student mentoring.

The Instructor and Program Manager has primary responsibility for coordination, implementation, and academic oversight of the APEx, a required component of the MPH curriculum. The position supports all MPH students as they plan, complete, and document applied public health projects aligned with program competencies and professional practice expectations. Responsibilities include advising and mentoring students throughout the APEx process; supporting development of workplans and applied outputs; evaluating student submissions using a competency‑based portfolio approach; and facilitating communication among students, faculty advisors, and site supervisors.

The position also plays a central programmatic role in developing, managing, and sustaining partnerships with community, government, nonprofit, and organizational partners that support applied practice activities. The Instructor collaborates with faculty and partners to identify and design feasible, high‑impact project opportunities; manages partnership agreements in accordance with university processes; and maintains databases related to applied practice projects and outcomes.

In addition, the appointment includes responsibility for supporting MPH student career preparation and workforce engagement. This work includes developing familiarity with public health workforce trends and opportunities; collaborating with Cornell Career Services; organizing career panels, workshops, and related professional development activities; maintaining alumni connections; and tracking student employment outcomes. The position includes service to Cornell Public Health and the Department through participation on the MPH Curriculum Committee, collaboration with faculty on course‑based applied practice opportunities, preparation of reports for program leadership, and support for funding and scholarship resources related to applied practice.

Required qualifications:

• A professional degree in public health (MPH or DrPH) or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage partnerships and balance instructional, administrative, and programmatic responsibilities.

Preferred qualifications include three years of relevant professional experience, and experience mentoring students in applied or community‑engaged public health and/or academic settings.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $100,000 and will be commensurate with credentials and experience. This position is eligible for benefits. This is a one‑year term that is renewable up to a maximum of five years.

The position is based in Cornell University’s Ithaca campus and is a fully in‑person role requiring frequent interaction with students, faculty, and community partners.

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