Public Health Administration Instructor - Adjunct

Everglades University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University in Boca Raton is seeking adjunct instructors primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance. You will support student progress and uphold university policies and procedures across courses and terms.

Requirements include a Doctoral degree in Public Health or related field, teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level, and demonstrated use of Learning Management Systems.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Public Health or related field.
• University-level teaching experience, graduate or undergraduate.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle).
• Demonstrated history of health programming, grant writing, or policy implementation.
• Professional certifications such as CHES or relevant management credentials.
• Research record or potential for scholarly publication.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly feedback meetings with EU administrator 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 remain on campus.
• 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.
• 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 students adhere to University Policy.
• Attend graduation ceremonies when possible.
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner.
• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and attendance.
• Maintain current information related to subjects taught.
• Complete annual professional development plans.
• Tutor students as necessary.
• Abide by all state, federal, and university safety, health, and conduct laws.

Skills

Teaching experience

LMS proficiency

Grant writing

Policy implementation

Education

Doctoral degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

Position Requirements

• A Doctoral degree in Public Health or in a related field
• Teaching experience: Prior experience teaching at the graduate or undergraduate university level, including the use of Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle)
• Practical expertise: Demonstrated history of successful health programming, grant writing, or policy implementation
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) or relevant management credentials
• Research: A record of, or potential for, scholarly research and publication in peer-reviewed public health journals

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting 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