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Adjunct Faculty, Public Health

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Job description

Position Overview
Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Public Health Department 281960 - Public Health
Position Description/Posting Details
Posting Number A0094P Position Summary

The La Salle University Public Health Program relies on adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate (BSPH) and graduate (MPH) public health students. We are seeking an instructor for an in-person graduate GIS Applications for Public Health course for summer 2021.

Essential Duties

1. Teaches students at a high level of expertise.
2. Complies with the syllabus of assigned courses, contributing revisions as needed.
3. Attends faculty orientation meetings with course coordinators prior to the start of the semester.
4. Attends in person class sessions on the dates and hours designated for the course (Wednesday evenings 6:00 - 9:30pm).
5. Evaluates course performance of students using course rubrics and/or other methods of evaluation.
6. Grades assignments for the course(s) as specified by the course syllabus.
7. Directs students on course assignments as specified in syllabi
8. Utilizes La Salle University email, the La Salle Portal, and Canvas course software to communicate course information with students and program information.
9. Provides remedial instruction for students, under the guidance of the Program Director or Coordinator.
10. Provides academic support for students in need of improving academic performance.

Required Qualifications

Must have specific experience teaching ArcGis.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Public Health or related field, previous experience teaching in a higher education environment, knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours Special Instructions to Applicant
This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.
La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

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