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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