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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Founded in 1950, our Department of Maternal and Child Health is one of the world’s leading academic departments for research, teaching and practice. We are dedicated to improving the health of women, children and families – domestically and globally. Our teaching program provides students with broad exposure to maternal and child health population needs and priorities, as well as with the skills to become leaders of tomorrow. Currently the department has 31 faculty members, 20 of whom have primary appointments in Maternal and Child Health (MCH). Complementing these faculty are four emeritus members, and more than 65 adjunct faculty, many of whom hold leadership positions in MCH research and practice settings. Given the interdisciplinary nature of our department, faculty and staff research interests and activities span the full array of issues and areas of focus for the maternal and child health population. Our initiatives are designed to create new knowledge and directly improve the health of this population.
Position Summary
The Adjunct Instructor will be responsible for preparing and facilitating weekly class sessions by reviewing course materials and assignments in advance and applying expertise to guide students in translating knowledge into practice. During these sessions, the Adjunct Instructor should foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment, manage communication among students, and ensure active participation. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Adjunct Instructor will assess student work using provided rubrics, delivering timely, substantive feedback to support learning and posting grades according to course timelines. This position will also serve a critical role in supporting student success by holding weekly virtual office hours, responding to student emails within 48 hours, actively engaging in course discussions, and identifying and reporting students who may be at risk of poor outcomes to the Student Success team. Furthermore, the Adjunct Instructor will contribute to ongoing course and program improvement by participating in teaching team meetings at least twice per semester, engaging in regular communication with faculty colleagues, and sharing best practices. This position may also be asked to participate in professional development activities such as peer review, coaching, or session observations to enhance their effectiveness in online instruction.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in relevant discipline.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The preferred candidates will have previous teaching/training experience.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
