Special Instructor in Public and Environmental Wellness

Oakland University; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI seeks a Special Instructor in Public and Environmental Wellness to provide high-impact undergraduate and graduate instruction within Public Health and Environmental Health and Safety. This teaching-focused appointment supports accreditation-aligned competency development and student engagement.

Responsibilities include teaching health communication, mentoring students, developing curriculum, coordinating internships, and engaging with community

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Communication, or closely related field with demonstrated application to public health or health sciences (teaching, practice, or community engagement)

Responsibilities

• Teach health communication and related courses required to maintain accreditations
• Mentor students to support academic progression and workforce readiness
• Contribute to curriculum implementation, assessment, and continuous quality improvement processes
• Establish, coordinate, and evaluate student internships / practicums
• Support community-engaged learning initiatives and experiential education partnerships
• Participate in service activities at the program, department, school, and university levels

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Community engagement

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

Special Instructor in Public and Environmental Wellness

Job Title Special Instructor in Public and Environmental Wellness

Department

Department 1034 - Public and Environment Wellness

Requisition No.

Requisition No. 0000819

Job Description Summary

The Department of Public and Environmental Wellness seeks a Special Instructor to provide high-impact undergraduate and graduate instruction and service within the programs of Public Health and Environmental Health and Safety. This is a teaching-focused appointment without research responsibilities.

This role is designed to strengthen education through excellence in communication, student engagement, and applied public health instruction while supporting accreditation-aligned competency development.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching health communication and related courses required to maintain accreditations
• Mentoring students to support academic progression and workforce readiness
• Contributing to curriculum implementation, assessment, and continuous quality improvement processes
• Establishing, coordinating, and evaluating student internships / practicums
• Supporting community-engaged learning initiatives and experiential education partnerships
• Participating in service activities at the program, department, school, and university levels

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, organizational effectiveness, and the ability to help students learn to translate foundational health principles and deliver them precisely and effectively to all audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Communication, or closely related field, with demonstrated application to public health or health sciences (e.g., teaching, practice, or community engagement)
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and service
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated community engagement experience
• Degree in public health, credentialed in public health ( CPH ), Certified Health Education Specialist ( CHES ), or eligibility to sit for one of these certifications in within a year of being hired

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in graduate and undergraduate instruction
• Experience with new curriculum development and curriculum modification
• Experience in establishing, coordinating and evaluating internships / practicums

Special Instructions to Applicants

School/College & Department/Program Summary

The School of Health Sciences serves approximately 2,000 undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and post-professional students through a model emphasizing community-engaged translational partnerships and the integration of theory with best practices. The School is organized into four thematic departments: Public and Environmental Wellness Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences Human Movement Science.

Oakland University supports faculty scholarship through internal funding, grant-writing support, and mentorship through the Office of Research. Additional School of Health Sciences opportunities include funding mechanisms such as Seed and Sprout Grants.

Oakland University’s platinum LEED-certified campus and extensive clinical and community partnerships provide a supportive environment for innovative teaching, meaningful service, and impactful research in support of health.

More About Oakland University

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University’s Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan.

Pay Basis

Open Date

Open Date 04/14/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Category

Job Category Full-time Faculty

EEO Statement

Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution.