Description

Summary

Regis College is seeking a highly qualified, energetic adjunct faculty member to teach Environmental Public Health, a course that introduces undergraduate students to the relationships between environmental factors and human health. This includes preparing and delivering lectures, leading discussions, and assessing student performance through assignments and exams. The course includes topics such as air and water quality, toxicology, epidemiology, environmental policy, and sustainability.

PBH 300 – Environmental Health is a class designed for undergraduates who are majors in public health or any other student with an interest in the topic. Class may be remote asynchronous, hybrid or in-person.

Essential Functions

Teaching & Course Delivery

Deliver engaging instruction in Environmental Public Health across in-person and/or asynchronous online formats
Facilitate discussions, activities, and applied learning exercises (e.g., case studies, data analysis)

Course Preparation & Curriculum

Develop and/or update syllabi
Update lectures, readings, assignments, and assessments on topics such as environmental exposures, epidemiology, and public health policy
Ensure course materials reflect current science, regulations, and best practices

Student Engagement & Support

Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment
Communicate regularly with students via email, LMS, or in-class interactions
Hold office hours (virtual and/or in-person) to support student learning

Assessment & Feedback

Design and grade assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects in a timely manner
Provide clear, constructive feedback to support student progress
Monitor student performance and identify those needing additional support

Learning Management System (LMS) Use

Manage course content, due dates, announcements, grades, and communications within the Regis College LMS system (e.g., Moodle)
Ensure asynchronous courses are well-organized, accessible, and easy to navigate

Compliance & Administration

Adhere to institutional policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements
Submit grades and required reports by established deadlines
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance

Professional Responsibilities

Stay current in Environmental Public Health topics and teaching best practices
Meet with program director as needed
Collaborate with program director on curriculum alignment and improvements
Uphold the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Environmental Public Health, Public Health (MPH), Environmental Health Sciences, or a closely related field
Academic or professional background in topics such as environmental exposures, epidemiology, toxicology, or environmental policy
Ability to teach undergraduate-level coursework effectively

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or related) in Environmental Public Health or a related discipline
Prior teaching experience at the college or university level (in-person and/or online)
Experience with Learning Management Systems and online course delivery
Professional or applied experience in environmental or public health practice (e.g., government, nonprofit, consulting)

Skills & Competencies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to engage diverse undergraduate learners in multiple instructional formats (asynchronous and in-person)
Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines (grading, course management, reporting)
Commitment to inclusive teaching and student success
Ability to incorporate current research, data, and real-world applications into teaching

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Normal asynchronous or in-person classroom environment, not subject to extremes in noise, odors, etc.
May spend extended periods standing, teaching, or using a computer

Compensation: $4607.11 per 3 credit course

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.

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