Adjunct Instructor - Public Health

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Adjunct/Overload Teaching

Job Number: FY2604758

Closing: Continuous

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Utah Valley University is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Public Health!

• The successful candidate will perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Design and teach courses in Public Health.
  • Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
  • Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
  • Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms and laboratories through the use of appropriate teaching methods.
  • Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
  • Maintains a student‑oriented approach to education.
  • Recommends students for advancement and graduation.
  • Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow‑up.
  • Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
  • Assists counselors, department chairperson and/or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
  • Thoroughly familiar with the academic freedom and professional responsibility statement and adheres to these policies.
  • Maintains desirable and safe laboratory and classroom conditions.

Bachelor's degree in the subject area or a closely related field from an accredited institution, plus a minimum of four years of combined teaching and directly related professional experience.

• Ability to apply effectively general principles to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with people.
• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge of evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, program development and evaluation.
• Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of the appropriate field of study.
• Thorough knowledge of counseling and advising techniques.
• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Knowledge of work experience programs (if appropriate for assignment).

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.