Public Health Faculty (Teaching Specialist or Lecturer)

University of Minnesota; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,855; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Professional training opportunities

Low-cost medical and dental plans

Retirement plans with employer contribution

Job summary

A public research university in Rochester, MN seeks a Public Health Faculty member. The role focuses primarily on teaching in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program, contributing 90% of time to teaching and 10% to service. Candidates should possess at least a Master's degree in public health and demonstrate strong teaching interests and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, including professional development opportunities and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate degree in public health or a closely related field.
• Significant knowledge of public health fundamentals.
• Strong interest in best practices in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning in a high-contact teaching model.
• Prepare and deliver course content in an interactive learning environment.
• Participate in faculty governance and support students.

Skills

Interest in teaching

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Education

Master's or doctorate degree in public health

Job description

Public Health Faculty (Teaching Specialist or Lecturer)

This position works in-person in Rochester, MN. This role is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

The University of Minnesota Rochester invites applications for a non‑tenure track faculty position in public health for its undergraduate degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS).

The position is primarily teaching‑focused with the expectation of contributing to departmental and institutional service (90% teaching, 10% service).

Responsibilities

• Qualified instructor who has significant interest in supporting student learning in a high‑contact model inside and outside of the classroom and will work closely with other faculty to coordinate and teach a range of established undergraduate public health courses.
• Experience and/or specific interest in teaching introductory public health courses and using in‑person instructional practices.
• Interest in teaching student‑focused courses in the Center for Learning Innovation, such as first‑year courses, to support student success.
• Potential opportunity to teach or develop elective courses in public health that align with expertise and the interests of UMR students.
• Duties include preparation and delivery of course content in an interactive learning classroom, grading, holding weekly hours in the Just ASK tutoring center, supervising undergraduate teaching assistants, facilitating department‑wide data collection efforts that coincide with course delivery duties, participating in faculty governance, supporting students, and other related duties as assigned.
• Continuing professional development is expected and there will be opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, online tutorials, and to join professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate degree in public health or a closely related field and significant knowledge of public health fundamentals.
• Strong interest in best practices in teaching and learning and their application in an undergraduate setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate degree in public health.
• Comfort working independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), a commitment to exemplary teaching.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning and their application in an undergraduate setting.
• Experience with student mentorship.

About the Department

The instructor will join the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI), an innovative, interdisciplinary department. The CLI coordinates the development and teaching of an integrated, writing‑enriched curriculum for a baccalaureate degree in the health sciences. It promotes a learner‑centered undergraduate environment in which ongoing assessment informs pedagogical and curricular choices and is the basis for data‑driven research on learning.

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), located in downtown Rochester, serves nearly 1,200 students and recently welcomed its largest class ever in fall 2025. Faculty and staff are dedicated to innovative education, student development and applying research to enhance learning every day. With a strong focus on health sciences and student‑centered learning, UMR partners closely with Mayo Clinic and emphasizes research‑driven teaching to meet the evolving demands of the health care industry.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: $55,000 – $71,855 annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience.
• Time Appointment: 100% appointment.
• Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff.
• Benefits include: competitive wages, paid holidays, generous time off; continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program; low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts; university HSA contributions; disability and employer‑paid life insurance; employee wellbeing program; excellent retirement plans with employer contribution; Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity; financial counseling services; employee assistance program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.