Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty - Master of Public HealthVirtual, USA

Position Summary:

The Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty position is a part-time, temporary adjunct employment opportunity. The Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty member performs duties relating to online instruction including but not limited to posting faculty guidance and expectations, participating in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments, and promptly responding to student inquiries. This is an online adjunct teaching position, and other duties may be assigned according to experience and qualifications.

The job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Special Instructions to Applicant: The application window is anticipated to close 10/22/2025 (11:59 PM MST).

Essential Job Duties:

• Emphasize a student-centered learning environment through active engagement.

• Collaborate within the University community to ensure a positive overall experience for all University students, including the following: the Office of Access and Wellness to holistically support student success in the classroom by implementing university-approved accommodations, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to foster professional growth as it relates to successful teaching for the Ashford student population, and the Student Records department to maintain timely and accurate student records.

• Adhere to all faculty requirements such as facilitating and engaging in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments and responding to student inquiries in a timely manner.

• One professional development is required to be completed per course taught. Examples are synchronous faculty development opportunities, webinars, etc.

• Establishing Relationships: Creatively uses available tools and strategies to enhance relationships, creating a community of learners willing to take risks and actively engage with one another.

• Critical Thinking: Consistently fosters critical thinking through challenging students to elaborate on their thoughts, question their assumptions, examine biases, communicate in a clear and concise manner, and defend their positions throughout the course.

• Instructive Feedback to Students: Provides instructive feedback that challenges and inspires students while providing unique and specific suggestions to improve the quality of their work and thinking.

• High Expectations: Effectively demonstrates high expectations throughout the course, while holding students accountable for insightful exchanges and high quality performance on assignments, and promoting active engagement in their own learning.

• Demonstrating Instructor Expertise: Effectively and consistently utilizes expertise in public health by providing personal experiences, connecting course knowledge to real-world examples. Enhances course content and resources to encourage student comprehension and application of course learning outcomes.

• Attend MPH faculty meetings (virtual) as needed/directed.

• Serve as an MPH Faculty Advisor for MPH practicum students (where/when applicable).

Minimum Requirements:

• Residence and eligibility to work in the United States.

• Internet connection and computer with video capabilities.

• Work related experience in area of degree.

• Commitment to teaching in an online environment.

• Earned master's degree in public health (MPH or MSPH) or closely related field from accredited institution.

• Current or recent (within 3 years) work in public health / healthcare.

• Proficiency in common computer tools; MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College level teaching experience.

• Experience teaching in area of degree.

• Doctorate degree in public health or related field

• Experience teaching in the online classroom.

• Experience teaching in "non-traditional" settings to students.

• Experience teaching graduate level biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, and/or determinants of health courses.

• Experience in assisting students with practicum practice experience.

• Knowledge of contemporary public health practice and education.

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Rate of Pay: $19.25 - $29.97, DOE

Compensation Type: Hourly at .475 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)

Compensation Guidance:

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Career Stream: Professional Contributor

Level: PC4

Job Function: Instructional and Assessment Services

Job Family: UAGC Online Instructor

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

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