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Adjunct Instructor - Public Health - Summer 2027

 

 

Adjunct Instructor - Public Health - Summer 2027

  • 515015
  • Dallas, Texas, United States
  • Adjunct
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Title: Adjunct Instructor - Public Health - Spring 2027

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

Sub Division-Department: DAL-School of Human Services

Department: DAL-HS Public Health-519400

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The School of Human Services at UNT Dallas offers three undergraduate degree programs:
the Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, the Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Management, and Leadership (HSML), the Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS.)
These programs prepare students for work in the public health, nonprofit leadership and social service sectors. We offer both professional and academic certificates.

Position Overview

UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative. This initiative integrates experiential learning—such as internships, service learning, and project-based collaborations with industry partners—into every student’s academic journey. By emphasizing high-impact practices, we prepare students with both disciplinary expertise and the essential skills employers value most: communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Our graduates don’t just earn degrees; they launch purposeful, career-ready futures. We seek faculty across all disciplines who are eager to contribute to this transformative, campus-wide initiative actively.

The number of available positions depends on student enrollment, division needs, and dean approval. Your application will only be reviewed once all required documents are submitted. Responsibilities include:

• Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction for undergraduate Public Health courses, including but not limited to:
      - Introduction to Public Health
      - Program Planning and Evaluation
      - Health Promotion
      - Health Policy
      - Epidemiology
• Design and evaluate teaching objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Fulfill divisional responsibilities, including holding office hours and participating in professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Public Health with outstanding experience in teaching Public Health courses, OR Master's degree in another health professions field with at least 18 graduate hours in Public Health
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in online/hybrid instruction.
  • Proven teaching excellence in undergraduate instruction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret health data.
  • Designing and conducting public health studies.
  • Assessing effectiveness of public health interventions.
  • Effectively conveying health information to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH, PhD) with significant outstanding teaching experience.
  • Terminal degree in specific discipline or a closely related discipline.
  • Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
  • Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.
  • Experience teaching and developing online courses in the Canvas Learning Management System (Canvas).

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As required to meet the academic schedule.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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