Adjunct, Health Management and Policy

About the Department of Health Management and Policy

The Department of Health Management and Policy aims to improve the health of individuals and populations and reduce health inequities through a focus on institutions, systems, and policies that affect health. Our public health research and teaching examines the roles and impacts of public health policy, the health care system, and governmental public health agencies and their partner organizations at national, state, and local levels. This includes a commitment to addressing racism as a force that underlies health inequities and the importance of antiracist strategies to reduce inequities. The department's academic programs include an MPH and a PhD in health services research and policy. Broadly, our academic programs seek to ground students in management and policy principles that apply to public health practice, public health policy, and health services and systems. This includes the ways that government policies affect the health of communities and the application of management and policy-making skills.

About the Dornsife School of Public Health

Ranked among the top 25 programs nationwide, the school was founded on the principle of health as a human right. The Dornsife School of Public Health (DSPH) focuses on many public health areas but has a special commitment to eliminating health inequities and translating evidence into action. DSPH also has a unique commitment to public health practice and experiential learning and is committed to creating a pluralistic and inclusive environment for faculty, professional staff, and students.

Job Summary

The Department of Health Management and Policy in the Dornsife School of Public Health invites applications for an adjunct faculty member to serve as Instructor or Co-Instructor for an undergraduate and/or graduate level course related to Health Management and Policy. Courses are typically 3 credits and may be delivered in person or online, depending on departmental needs. Quarter courses include 10 weeks of instruction. Additional courses may be assigned as well, depending on the applicants' availability, expertise, and interests. The adjunct faculty member will employ a variety of strategies to foster student learning and discussions, as well as encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper course-related records, and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of the course.

Essential Functions

• Teach required number of credit hours per quarter based on contract.
• Plan and provide instructional experiences, in person and/or asynchronously, that reflect the course objectives, purpose, and student needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to health services research and related methods.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
• Maintain communication with the Department Chair regarding any course or student issues.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a public health discipline or a related field (e.g., social work, nursing, sociology, etc.)
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience teaching and/or conducting policy-relevant public health research
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Blackboard course design and implementation
• College-level teaching experience (e.g., guest lecturing, adjunct, teaching assistant, etc.)

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.