Public Health Adjunct: Teaching & Policy Impact

Everglades-University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University is seeking adjunct instructors to teach and manage classrooms with a focus on student engagement and course delivery. The role emphasizes maintaining attendance, grading, and adherence to university policies, while supporting student success across terms.

Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Public Health or related field, have university teaching experience with LMS, and demonstrate history of health programming or policy impact.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Public Health or related field.
• Teaching experience at university level with LMS experience (Canvas/Blackboard/Moodle).
• Professional certifications such as CHES or related credentials.
• Research potential or record of scholarly work in public health.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly feedback meetings with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues.
• Maintain accurate attendance daily and weekly.
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent.
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses.
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses.
• Notify registrar of changes in roster.
• Prevent 'do not admit' students from entering class until cleared.
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student.
• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi.
• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area.
• Conduct class according to scheduled times.
• Prevent excessive breaks.
• Avoid dismissing classes early.
• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session.
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising.
• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term.
• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy.
• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies.
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner.
• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance.
• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught.
• Complete annual professional development plans.
• Tutor students as necessary.
• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct.

Skills

Teaching experience

LMS experience

Education

Doctoral degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Moodle

Job description

Everglades University is seeking adjunct instructors to teach and manage classrooms with a focus on student engagement and course delivery. The role emphasizes maintaining attendance, grading, and adherence to university policies, while supporting student success across terms.

Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Public Health or related field, have university teaching experience with LMS, and demonstrate history of health programming or policy impact.