Adjunct Professor - Public Health - Fall 2025

Title: Adjunct Professor - Public Health - Fall 2025

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Human Services

Department: DAL-Public Health-519400

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $3,500.00

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The School of Human Services at UNT Dallas offers three undergraduate degree programs.
The Bachelor’s degree in Public Health.
The Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Management, and Leadership (HSML)
The Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS)
These programs prepare students for work in the public health, nonprofit leadership and social service sectors. We offer both professional and academic certificates.

Position Overview

The number of available positions depends on student enrollment, division needs, and dean approval. Your application will only be reviewed once all required documents are submitted.
Responsibilities include:
Course Planning & Instruction: Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction for undergraduate Public Health courses, including but not limited to:

• Introduction to Public Health
• Program Planning and Evaluation
• Health Promotion
• Health Policy
• Epidemiology
• Assessment: Design and evaluate teaching objectives and student learning outcomes.
  Part-Time Faculty Duties: Fulfill divisional responsibilities, including holding office hours and participating in professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Public Health with outstanding experience in teaching Public Health courses, OR
  Master's degree in another health professions field with at least 18 graduate hours in Public Health
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in online/hybrid instruction.
• Proven teaching excellence in undergraduate instruction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Data analysis: Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret health data
• Research methodology: Designing and conducting public health studies
• Program evaluation: Assessing effectiveness of public health interventions
• Health communication: Effectively conveying health information to diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH, PhD) with significant outstanding teaching experience.
• Terminal degree in the specific discipline or a closely related discipline.
• Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
• Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.
• Experience teaching and developing online courses in the Canvas Learning Management System (Canvas).

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

Work Schedule:

As required to meet the academic schedule.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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