What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Department of Public Health position at Inside Higher Ed?
Department
Public Health, Chair-OPS
Compensation
$0.00 Annual
The Department of Public Health is seeking to hire adjunct faculty. Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed, and are non-tenure earning.
Position Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To
Work Schedule: Varies
Supervision Exercised: this is not a supervisory role.
Required Licensure: N/A
Anticipated start date: The position is expected to being on December 18, 2025.
Compensation: Adjunct faculty are paid a minimum of $1000 per credit hour.
Job Posting Close Date
Open until filled
Note: Adjunct jobs, posted as open until filled, may close at any time without notice.
How To Apply
Applicants must complete an online application, that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Weimin Gao at weimin.goa@unf.edu or Pamela Niemczyk at p.niemczyk@unf.edu. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position.
Required Qualifications
Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are: for one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University. May teach undergrad courses with Master's degree in specified discipline. Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.
About The Department
The Department of Public Health offers a Bachelor of Science in Health (B.S.H.) with a Public Health concentration. It also offers a Master of Public Health with either a concentration in Epidemiology or Social & Behavioral Science, a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and certificates in Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling, Applied Public Health & Medical Education Research, Global Health, Mental Health Sexology, and Public Health.
For more information about the Department of Public Health visit: https://www.unf.edu/brooks/public-health/
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Public Health, Chair-OPS
Compensation
$0.00 Annual
The Department of Public Health is seeking to hire adjunct faculty. Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed, and are non-tenure earning.
Position Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To
- Serve as part-time faculty, bringing in expertise in their field and incorporating relevant real-life examples into the curriculum.
- Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule.
- Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair.
- Create, administer, and grade assessments and use Canvas to deliver course content.
- Answer questions and provide additional support for student
Work Schedule: Varies
Supervision Exercised: this is not a supervisory role.
Required Licensure: N/A
Anticipated start date: The position is expected to being on December 18, 2025.
Compensation: Adjunct faculty are paid a minimum of $1000 per credit hour.
Job Posting Close Date
Open until filled
Note: Adjunct jobs, posted as open until filled, may close at any time without notice.
How To Apply
Applicants must complete an online application, that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Weimin Gao at weimin.goa@unf.edu or Pamela Niemczyk at p.niemczyk@unf.edu. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position.
Required Qualifications
Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are: for one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University. May teach undergrad courses with Master's degree in specified discipline. Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.
About The Department
The Department of Public Health offers a Bachelor of Science in Health (B.S.H.) with a Public Health concentration. It also offers a Master of Public Health with either a concentration in Epidemiology or Social & Behavioral Science, a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and certificates in Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling, Applied Public Health & Medical Education Research, Global Health, Mental Health Sexology, and Public Health.
For more information about the Department of Public Health visit: https://www.unf.edu/brooks/public-health/
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health or closely related field from an accredited institution.
- An earned doctorate in Public Health or closely related field.
- Experience in a Learning Management System (LMS) platform, particularly the Canvas LMS.
- Previous experience teaching at a higher education institution.
- Proficiency in computer software usage and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive)
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
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