Public Health Faculty (Teaching Specialist or Lecturer)

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 (www.r.umn.edu) 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).

• We are seeking a qualified instructor who has significant interest in supporting student learning in a high-contact model inside and outside of the classroom and will work closely with other faculty to coordinate and teach a range of established undergraduate public health courses.
• The successful instructor will have experience and/or specific interest in teaching introductory public health courses and using in-person instructional practices.
• The instructor should be interested in teaching student focused courses in the Center for Learning Innovation, such as first-year courses, to support student success.
• There may additionally be opportunities for the instructor to teach or develop elective courses in public health that align with their expertise and the interests of UMR students.
• Duties include preparation and delivery of course content in an interactive learning classroom, grading, holding weekly hours in the Just ASK tutoring center (https://r.umn.edu/academics-research/academic-resources/just-ask), supervising undergraduate teaching assistants, facilitating department-wide data collection efforts that coincide with course delivery duties, participating in faculty governance, supporting students, and other related duties as assigned.
• Continuing professional development is expected from the instructor and there will be opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, on-line tutorials, and to join professional development opportunities, and/or membership in professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's or doctorate degree in public health or a closely related field and significant 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
• Comfort working independently and within a team
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), a commitment to exemplary teaching
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning and their application in an undergraduate setting
• Experience with student mentorship
  

The instructor will join the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI), an innovative, interdisciplinary department. The CLI coordinates the development and teaching of an integrated, writing-enriched curriculum for a baccalaureate degree in the health sciences. It promotes a learner-centered undergraduate environment in which ongoing assessment informs pedagogical and curricular choices and is the basis for 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 every day. With a strong focus on health sciences and student-centered learning, UMR partners closely with Mayo Clinic and emphasizes research-driven teaching to meet the evolving demands of the health care industry.

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 supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• 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 submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Please include a cover letter and teaching philosophy with your application.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR)

At the University of Minnesota Rochester, our vision is to transform higher education through innovations that empower graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the twenty-first century. UMR prepares students for a broad spectrum of career pathways including pre-med and patient care; psychology and mental health; business and leadership; health technology; public policy and global health; and research, discovery, and cures.

The campus community serves almost 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the heart of downtown Rochester and continues to grow in size and influence through creative partnerships. At UMR, relationships and research drive student success. Learn more about UMR.

The University of Minnesota is proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022-24).