Adjunct Faculty - Public Health

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking dynamic adjunct public health faculty to join our Public Health Program.

The positions are temporary and part-time in nature. Positions are filled on a term basis to fill the changing needs of Public Health Program. Courses are offered days, evenings, and/or weekends to meet the needs of the University, our students, and our community partners. Opening are anticipated for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

Compensation:

 $1,150 per credit hour - Doctorate

 $1,050 Per credit hour- Master's

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health or equivalent degree

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the areas of public health

• One year of university teaching experience or evidence of teaching and community-based teaching as part of professional expertise.

Desired Qualifications:

• PhD, DrPH. or equivalent degree and 2 years of recent public health-related work experience

• Current Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification

• Two years of teaching experience in higher education

• Experience with online teaching using Blackboard or similar learning management systems

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.

• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.

• This position may be considered an essential position with report to work obligations depending on the type of emergency, campus closure, or evacuation.

• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.

• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position.  This includes a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.

• This position may also require driving responsibility for an HPU vehicle.  Due to driving responsibilities, you must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with HPU's Vehicle Driving policy.

• Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.

• Able to teach classes at multiple locations on Oahu

• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

Teaching (90%)

• Regular class delivery

• Appropriate course development and management: assignments, work flow, grading, classroom conducive to learning

Faculty Membership (5%)

• Regular attendance at University, College and department meetings.

• Regular attendance at community outreach events (if assigned).

• Regular attendance and participation in Committee meetings (if assigned)

Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)

• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

• Assists with seasonal peaks

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.