Lecturer

Job Posting

JR101741 Lecturer (Open)

Department

Health and Health Education , JM

Position Type

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date

05-27-2026

Close Date

06-06-2026

$70,000.00 Annually

Job Description

The Department of Health Sciences in the College of Health Professions at Coppin State University is seeking a dedicated educator for a 12-month instructor position. The successful candidate will join the HSC instructional team, taking responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a curriculum designed for diverse learners. We are looking for candidates with expertise in healthcare delivery and the social/cultural factors impacting quality of life among marginalized populations. This role includes significant responsibilities in student advising, curriculum development, and institutional service.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across various schedules (day, evening, weekend, and online). Design and evaluate curriculum using innovative pedagogical methods and interactive platforms to engage adult learners.
• Integrate simulation, case-based learning, and experiential activities into the curriculum. Facilitate service-learning opportunities and community-engaged projects.
• Participating in all School of Allied Health course team planning meetings and selected subcommittee within School of Allied Health and College of Health Professions; Participating actively in University, College, School and Community service and Activities.
• Maintain ongoing scholarship and professional growth within health science disciplines. Remain current on industry trends to strengthen allied health specializations.
• Provide academic counseling and guidance to Health Sciences students and hold at minimum six (6) posted office hours per week on at least two different days.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Doctorate (Ph.D, EdD, DrPH or related) in Health Sciences, Public Health, Exercise Science, Rehabilitation Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Master’s in a health sciences-related field with relevant professional or clinical experience (ABD candidates will be considered)
  
  

Experience

• Experience communicating complex health information to diverse audiences (e.g., students, patients, trainees, community groups).
• Strong team and collaboration skills
• Interest in supporting students pursuing careers in health professions.
• Experience communicating health-related concepts in academic, clinical, community, or professional settings.
• Prior teaching or training experience (e.g., classroom instruction, clinical training, mentoring, or workshops) is preferred but not required.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to explain and apply health science concepts (e.g., disease processes, terminology, or health assessment) to undergraduate-level learners)
• Familiarity with healthcare delivery systems. Healthcare structures, or patient care environments is preferred.
• Ongoing maintenance of personal scholarship.
• Assist the Department in strengthening its health sciences curriculum with teaching responsibilities that enhance allied health specializations.
• Contribute to the Department’s core and elective curriculum for the major and general education offerings, as well as cross-disciplinary curricula.
• Participate in Department duties, such as committee work, student advising, student recruitment, ongoing training in andragogy, and curriculum development.
• Engage actively in the life and success of the Department and the College.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must manage multiple tasks and set priorities independently.
• Possess strong oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Evaluate and implement curriculum, teaching and advising traditional and non-traditional learners.
• Integrating technology and alternative instruction delivery systems in the teaching-learning process.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• Operate a personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time.
• Fly or drive to off-site meetings or conferences or observe project subjects. Move around campus for classes and meetings.
• Other requirements as specified by the job description
  
  

Additional Job Information

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Contractual employees are eligible for limited benefits. Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer.

https://www.coppin.edu/benefits

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more information regarding your rights under the law.

If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact Human Resources at AskHR@coppin.edu. Please note that only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be responded to when contacting this e-mail account. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.