Online MPH Section Instructor (Adjunct)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. This part-time, visiting faculty role focuses on MPH@UNC online courses with opportunities to teach core or concentration offerings.

Section instructors will engage students through live sessions, assess work, and provide timely feedback while collaborating with lead faculty and online learning teams.

Qualifications

• A masters in public health or related field is required.
• A PhD in public health or a similar field is preferred.
• Significant work and/or teaching experience directly related to the course being taught.
• Experience with public health practice or research focused on understanding factors that contribute to public health problems.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively manage group discussions.
• Strong writing skills, with experience providing feedback on written assignments.
• Experience teaching in higher education and/or online settings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating weekly live sessions in which the class discusses and applies learning from self-paced modules developed by lead faculty.
• Grading assessments and providing verbal and written feedback to students as appropriate.
• Responding to student questions and issues related to the course.
• Maintaining regular communications with lead faculty and the coordinator for MPH@UNC about students’ experiences, potential barriers, ideas for enhancement, etc.
• Instructors will follow a standardized course syllabus, class plan, and use pre-developed instructional materials created by lead faculty for each course.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Writing skills

Education

Master's in public health or related field

PhD in public health or related field

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. This part-time, visiting faculty role focuses on MPH@UNC online courses with opportunities to teach core or concentration offerings.

Section instructors will engage students through live sessions, assess work, and provide timely feedback while collaborating with lead faculty and online learning teams.