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Adjunct Lecturer, Global Public Health

Regis College  ·  Weston, MA
LecturerAdjunctNon-TenureSocial Work

Position summary

Summary The Undergraduate Public Health Program invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach an undergraduate Global Public Health course in an in-person classroom setting. The successful candidate will bring current knowledge and practical experience in global health and will engage students in understanding major public health challenges, health disparities, and strategies for improving health

outcomes across diverse populations and settings. Course: PBH 206 – Introduction to Global Health class to undergraduates who are majors or minors in public health or any other student with an interest in the topic. Class will be in-person and/or hybrid. The Global Public Health course introduces undergraduate students to the principles, practices, and challenges of public health from an international and

cross-cultural perspective with a focus on low-income, low-resourced countries. Topics may include: Global patterns of health, disease, and mortality Social, economic, environmental, and political determinants of health Health disparities Communicable and non-communicable diseases Maternal, child, and reproductive health Global nutrition and food security Environmental and occupational health Public health systems

and health policy Humanitarian emergencies and disaster response Global health organizations and partnerships Sustainable development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Ethics, cultural competence, and community engagement in global health Case studies addressing contemporary global health challenge Essential Functions Teach an undergraduate Global Public Health course in person according to the

approved course curriculum. Prepare and deliver engaging lectures, discussions, activities, and case-based learning experiences. Create an inclusive classroom environment that encourages critical thinking and respectful discussion. Integrate current global health research, data, policies, and real-world examples into course instruction. Develop and/or administer assignments, examinations, presentations, and other

assessments. Provide timely, constructive feedback to students. Maintain accurate attendance and grading records. Be available to provide appropriate opportunities for student consultation. Communicate regularly with students regarding course expectations, assignments, and academic progress. Use the university's learning management system and other instructional technologies as required. Participate in department

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