Adjunct Instructor - Rehabilitation & Health Services
Adjunct Instructor - Rehabilitation & Health Services
- 514661
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Adjunct
Title: Adjunct Instructor - Rehabilitation & Health Services
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci
Department: UNT-Rehabilitation and Health Serv-135350
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Varies Based on Assignment
FTE: Varies Based on Assignment
Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services is an interdisciplinary department that houses a Ph.D. in Health Services Research, two Master’s degrees (Rehabilitation Counseling and Health Services Administration), two Bachelor’s degrees (Public Health and Rehabilitation Studies), and several minors and certificates. We focus on preparing interdisciplinary professionals and leaders who will advance and optimize quality-of-life outcomes in communities worldwide. In addition to being an innovative, student centered instructor, the ideal candidate will be student centered and invested in supporting and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Overview
The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.
The work assignments are associated with teaching undergraduate courses whose duties may include 2000, 3000, and 4000-level courses in Public Health. These courses may offer face-to-face or in an online format. The anticipated need is for Adjunct Instructors whose duties may include, but are not limited to teaching the following courses: Introduction to Public Health; Public Health Policy; Global Public Health; Public Health Management and Leadership; Ethics in Public Health Community and Public Health Education.
Minimum Qualifications
* Master’s Degree from an accredited Public Health and/or Health Services Administration or related area program. * A minimum of three years in a public health or health services setting. * Experience with online/hybrid/remote instruction.
Preferred Qualifications
* Ph.D. in Public Health, Health Services, Epidemiology or a closely related field. * Higher education/university teaching experience; * Experience using the Canvas LMS platform.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
varies based on assignment
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
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EEO Statement
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