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Adjunct Faculty - School of Public Health

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 25, 2024
Adjunct Faculty - School of Public Health Adjunct Faculty - School of Public Health Hiring Department: School of Public Health Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1028183 Posting Close Date: Ongoing About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: Position Summary The UIC School of Public Health seeks qualified adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are part-time, non-benefits eligible instructors who are offered teaching positions based on course needs and demand. Compensation is based on course load and some faculty may be eligible to participate in the State Universities Retirement System. We are currently seeking adjunct faculty to teach both in-person (in Chicago) and remotely (online synchronous and asynchronous depending on the course) in the following areas: Community Health, Environmental and Occupational Sciences, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Policy and Administration, Global Health, DrPH in Leadership, and in our cross-cutting Undergraduate Program. Screening of applicants is ongoing, and applicants will be contacted if there is a curricular need that matches a given applicant's expertise and experience. Duties & Responsibilities Course preparation and, possibly, course design. Preparation of lectures and activities. Grading assessments in a timely fashion. Uploading all course materials in the Blackboard Learning Management System. Regular activity and presence in the classroom either in-person or through Blackboard (for online courses). Host regular, scheduled weekly office hours (in-person or synchronous, on-line depending on the course). Meet weekly grading deadlines and maintain up-to-date gradebooks. Be responsive to student email messages and requests for assistance within 24-48 hours of receipt. Respond to all university and departmental requests, emails, messages, and correspondence. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications A master's degree in public health or a related discipline (depending on the course/program that you will be teaching in). Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels as documented through teaching evaluations. Preferred Qualifications Terminal degree in public health or a related discipline depending on the course/program that you will be teaching in. At least 3-5 years successful teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels as documented through teaching evaluations. Experience working in public health or a related field. Application Materials Cover letter stating your interest. Be sure to specify what program/courses you are interested in teaching and whether you would be interested in only in-person (Chicago-based) teaching or on-line teaching (or both). Your statement should ideally also describe your teaching experience, use of Blackboard Learning Management System for teaching, and your overall teaching philosophy/approach. Full Resume or curriculum vitae that includes information on all prior teaching experience (and institutions where taught) Teaching evaluation reports Names and contact information for 3 references The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12390?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-dfa14c5292ef264cb7489f417a791eca