Adjunct Lecturer - MPH Program - Mesa

Adjunct Lecturer - MPH Program - Mesa

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position:
Adjunct Lecturer - MPH Program - Mesa Campus

Department:
Public Health (MPH)

Classification:
Part-time, Non-benefit eligible

Rate: $1400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree) and $1200 per contact hour (without a terminal degree). This compensation is per contact hour and is subject to change based on class size.

Brief overview of duties:
Benedictine University is a liberal arts institution located in metropolitan Chicago with nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs in the basic and applied sciences. The University offers an MPH degree within the Department of Nutrition and Public Health, College of Science and Health, and is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Classes are delivered online and onsite in Lisle, Illinois and in Dalian, China in partnership with Dalian Medical University.

For further details, please visit our website at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Adjunct Lecturer positions are available in the MPH Dalian Program. Adjunct faculty teach on a per-course basis and partner with another instructor for each Dalian course. Depending on class needs, applicants must be willing to teach online for 8 weeks or on ground in Dalian over two consecutive weekends (travel provided).

Classes available now:

Fall 2025: PBHL 5506 Leadership and Management in Health Organizations. Explores basic management principles and practical tools for health management professionals in a variety of public health and health care organizations. 3 semester credit hours.

Required Qualifications:

* Graduate degree in Public Health from accredited non-profit institution, preferably terminal degree.
* - For currently available classes listed above, a specialty in quantitative Research Methods (at least 18 graduate credit hours) is preferred.
* - Experience working in the public health field is desired.
* - Applicants with experience teaching online or using online platforms will be given preference.
* - Position only requires English, but knowledge of Mandarin is a plus.
* - Applicants must have legal authority to work in the U.S.

Application Process:

Submit an email of inquiry stating courses of interest and attaching a Curriculum vitae that highlights credentials and teaching experience to:

Bonnie Beezhold, Ph.D., M.H.S., MCHES

Associate Dean, College of Science and Health

Professor, Department of Nutrition and Public Health

Benedictine University

5700 College Rd., Lisle, IL 60532

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Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present their Official Transcripts, Professional references and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in order to be considered for the position. These items must be presented to Human Resources before the position starts.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Use of computer screen, phone and customer service.

May require bending, or sitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training:
As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Part-Time Employee Benefits Package:

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change:

* Paid Time Off (PTO):
Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL - Paid Leave Act and AZ - Earned Paid Sick Time).

* Retirement Plans:
Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.

* Mental Health Support:
Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.

* Employee Assistance Programs (EAP):
Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

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