Adjunct Faculty, Public Health

The University of St. Thomas is seeking a qualified individual to fill an adjunct faculty teaching position for spring semester 2026. The successful candidate will teach PUBH 210 One Health for undergraduate students. The course is planned to be delivered via an in-person classroom-based teaching modality with some course work (lab) completed online. Spring 2026 schedule is 2/2/2024 to 5/22/2026. PUBH 210 in person meeting times will be Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays 10:55 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically act wisely and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Adjunct Faculty Teaching Responsibilities to Include:

• Design and deliver in-person instruction using student-engaged pedagogical approaches
• Develop course materials that align with programs defined competencies and learning outcomes using the programs designated textbook
• Provide timely feedback to students re: their grades and progress in course
• Be available to students for 1-2 hours office per week
• Other duties as assigned

For more information on the department see the Health and Exercise Science website.

Salary Range: $6200 per course and $3100 for the corresponding lab for the 2025-2026 school year.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Masters Degree in Epidemiology Public Health or related field
• Prior teaching experience and/or professional Epidemiology or Infectious Disease experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal degree (PhD) in Epidemiology Public Health or related public health field

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Commitment to high quality instruction in a student-centered environment
• Ability to cultivate an inclusive learning environment that support students with various learning styles and diverse backgrounds
• Experience using the Canvas learning management system (preferred) Microsoft Office Suite and instructional technology to teach traditional hybrid or online courses

To Apply for the Position

Interested applicants should include the following documents with your application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

For full consideration materials should be submitted online at Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should complete the reference section of the application. No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate.

Established in 1885 the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul and is Minnesotas largest private university. Its 9000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts professional and graduate programs.

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