Health Sciences - Adjunct Pool

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Day and Evening Adjunct Pools Job Type: PT No Benefits Posted On: Mon Mar 30 2020

Job Description:

The Health Sciences Department of Worcester State University is seeking outstanding candidate for its adjuncts faculty positions to teach 3-9 credits as needed. The Health Sciences Department offers a BS in Public Health and in Health Education, minors in Health and in Public Health, and a concentration in Public Health and Social Justice. Worcester State University offers a vibrant teaching and learning environment and a wealth of opportunities for inter-disciplinary engagement and campus involvement.

Job Requirements:

1. A successful candidate will have earned an MPH, Master of Health Science, Master in related fields, or a terminal degree (MD, PhD, Dr.PH, ScD) in a related field.
2. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of successful college teaching in one or more of the following courses: Introduction to Public Health, Introduction to Global Health, Introduction to Epidemiology, Health Ethics, Environmental Health, Fitness for life, Drugs and Society, Introduction to Research Methods, Mental Health Education and Human Sexuality and Sex Education.
3. Experience with distance learning preferred.
4. Must have a laptop and reliable internet access.

Additional Information:

Worcester State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of Worcester State University that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by WSU, to be verified after an offer of employment has been made, and as part of the background check process. Prospective employees may submit a request for exemption based on a religious and/or medical basis, to Human Resources.

Application submission to the part time adjunct faculty pool is open to qualified professionals who possess skills, education, and experience in academic and/or professional areas.

Adjunct faculty postings are for potential part-time, non-benefited, teaching positions during the 2020-2021 academic year.

The applicant pool will be reviewed by the department chair, when searching for candidates to fill the position.

Applicants for adjunct positions will not be notified of their status unless they are contacted by the department chair or their designee.

Applicants should withdraw their application from the pool if they are no longer interested.