"Visiting Instructor"

Position Information

Working Title Visiting Instructor

Position Number 611218

Appointment Type Fixed Term: 1 year

FTE 1=9/10 month -Faculty only

Position Overview

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Public Health Education in the College of Health and Sciences offers professional preparation leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. In addition to course work, the health education major is required to complete at least 8 weeks in an approved setting to complete a public health education internship.

Primary Purpose of Position

The successful candidate will support the department’s efforts to provide a quality instructional experience for undergraduate students. Primary teaching responsibilities include face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses in public health education, and other public health content.

This faculty member may also support our clinical field experiences. Research is not required, but individuals are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities that may lead to scholarly activities, and professional presentations. Additional duties may include academic advising, student mentoring, university service, collaboration, accreditation related activities, promotion of the program and the university, and other duties as assigned by the department chair.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

In addition to the technical public health knowledge and experiences, applicants must also have the ability to accomplish the following:

Work with undergraduate students to develop plans for academic improvement

Provide students with a recommended plan for academic improvement as needed

Follow-up with students to improve performance

Participate in regular faculty meetings

Maintain regular communication with students

Advise students on curriculum

Serve on department, college and university committees

Manage details and problem solve in a higher education environment

Minimum Education/Experience

Master’s Degree with at least 5 years teaching experience with diverse student population in both face to face and online settings.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

MCHES or CHES; CHES eligible preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Function Instructional

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

This role requires demonstrated training, knowledge, higher level competencies, and experience in public health which may include public health education, health administration, and community health as an area of practice, and/or other related settings. It requires excellent organization, written and oral communication skills. Applicants must show evidence of the ability to transfer knowledge using multiple modalities including face to face and online. Applicants who have had some teaching experience at an institution of higher learning are preferred. Applicants must show evidence of extensive professional networks and activity in public health organizations and associations. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to addressing health disparities, and promoting health equity, social justice and inclusiveness in their work.

Successful candidate will be responsible for course delivery for 12 credit hours per semester.

Function Coaching/Mentoring

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

The candidate will mentor students in their projects.

Function Consulting/Advising

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Advise students for their classes and career and professional develpoment.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F000023

Open Date 05/28/2024

Close Date 06/21/2024

Open Until Filled No

Date Position Available 07/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a CV and other requested information as soon as possible. Candidates who have applied for previous positions will be considered and should note that they are interested in this position.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

List of References

Optional Documents

Teaching Philosophy

Writing Sample

Other Document

DD-214 (Veterans Only)

Supplemental Questions

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