Adjunct Instructor

Department

SPH - Acad Affairs - 460155

Application Deadline

10/09/2025

Position Type

Visiting / Part-time Faculty

Working Title

Adjunct Instructor

Appointment Type

Adjunct Faculty

Position Number

20059432, 20059683, 20059681, 20059680, 20059679, 20059678, 20059677, 20052136

Vacancy ID

F002961

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours Per Week

3

Fte

0.075

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date

12/01/2023

Estimated Duration Of Appointment

1 year

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

At the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, we know that health care leaders need a variety of skills and knowledge to be prepared for all of the new developments that lie ahead. That is why Academic Affairs is committed to the pursuit of excellence in all of the School’s academic activities. We ensure that public health courses meet the changing needs of local and global communities and high standards of integrity and rigor.

Our success is built upon the stature of our faculty. That is, to be effective, the School needs a cadre of individuals, irrespective of gender, race or ethnicity, who are dedicated to creative and innovative approaches to education. While the School is committed to attracting individuals who can achieve just that, Academic Affairs has been entrusted with facilitating their professional growth.

Position Summary

The Residential Practicum Adviser (Adjunct Instructor) will provide practicum support to students in one concentration by (at a minimum):

• Reviewing SPHG 703 pre-course survey data to understand students’ practicum interests, needs, and questions
• Conducting a 30-minute meeting with each student to review their practicum planning document and direct them to resources, opportunities, and connections as appropriate
• Attending 4 1-hour SPHG 703 class sessions during the spring term via Zoom
• Facilitate breakout group during class overview (Meg provides all materials, practicum advisers deliver content)
• Facilitate breakout group during mid-semester check-in (Meg provides all materials, practicum advisers deliver content)
• Facilitate breakout group during learning agreement class (Meg provides all materials, practicum advisers deliver content)
• Facilitate breakout group during wrap-up class (Meg provides all materials, practicum advisers deliver content)
• Hosting office hours to support students as they apply for, interview for, and select practicum opportunities
• Reviewing and providing feedback on the appropriateness and feasibility of learning agreements
• Grading finalized learning agreements
• Assisting with practicum tracking and documentation for students in your section
• Responding to mid-practicum emails
• Troubleshooting and providing technical assistance during practicum as needed
• Participating in teaching team meetings
• Participating in practicum quality improvement processes
• Assessing students’ practicum products for competency demonstration
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• A masters in public health or related field is required.
• Must have experience completing or precepting a Gillings MPH practicum.
• Must have significant interest and experience in career mentoring.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.