Public Health Faculty; Teaching Specialist or Lecturer

Overview

Public Health Faculty (Teaching Specialist or Lecturer). This position works in-person in Rochester, MN. This role is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

The University of Minnesota Rochester ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in public health for its undergraduate degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS).

The position is primarily teaching-focused with the expectation of contributing to departmental and institutional service (90% teaching, 10% service).

• Coordinate and teach a range of established undergraduate public health courses, in close collaboration with other faculty to support student learning in a high-contact model inside and outside the classroom.
• Teach introductory public health courses and use in-person instructional practices.
• Interested in teaching student-focused courses in the Center for Learning Innovation, such as first-year courses, to support student success.
• Possibility to teach or develop elective public health courses aligned with expertise and student interests.
• Prepare and deliver course content in an interactive learning classroom; perform grading; hold weekly hours in the Just ASK tutoring center; supervise undergraduate teaching assistants; facilitate department-wide data collection efforts aligned with course duties; participate in faculty governance; support students; and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Engage in continuing professional development, including opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, online tutorials, and to join professional development opportunities and/or professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s or doctorate degree in public health or a closely related field and substantial knowledge of public health fundamentals.
• Strong interest in best practices in teaching and learning and their application in an undergraduate setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or doctorate degree in public health.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and a commitment to exemplary teaching.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in an undergraduate setting.
• Experience with student mentorship.

The instructor will join the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI), an innovative, interdisciplinary department focused on developing and teaching an integrated, writing-enriched curriculum for a health sciences baccalaureate degree. The CLI promotes a learner-centered undergraduate environment where ongoing assessment informs pedagogical and curricular choices and underpins data-driven research on learning.

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), located in downtown Rochester, serves nearly 1,200 students and recently welcomed its largest class ever in fall 2025. Faculty and staff are dedicated to innovative education, student development and applying research to enhance learning daily, with a strong focus on health sciences and student-centered learning. UMR partners closely with Mayo Clinic and emphasizes research-driven teaching to meet evolving health care industry demands.

Pay Range: $55,000 - $71,855 annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be…