Instructor-Fixed Term

Michigan State University - Flint, MI

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Flint, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is seeking candidates for 15 part-time instructor positions to support its online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program. This program was developed to address the public health workforce shortage through a fully online, highly applied, accessible, affordable, and competency-based curriculum. Since its inception in 2008 with just 18 students and 9 courses, the MPH program has grown significantly, now serving over 220 students and boasting more than 700 alumni, supported by approximately 20 faculty members. The vision of the MPH program is to enhance public health practice globally by providing a cutting-edge online curriculum that promotes the well-being of both global and local communities. The mission focuses on increasing the capacity of the public health workforce through practice-infused online instruction that integrates current public health issues. The program emphasizes public health practice, leadership, and community partnership, while also aiming to spark interest in public health careers through introductory online courses designed for undergraduate students and non-public health professionals. The current faculty hiring initiative aims to strengthen the existing cohort of public health faculty with additional instructors who are committed to academic excellence and the training of well-prepared public health professionals worldwide. The faculty sought will teach on a part-time, as-needed basis and will be contracted accordingly. Candidates with academic expertise in areas such as Rural Health, Global Health, Data Management/Informatics, Program Planning, Public Health Methods & Research Design, Health Policy, and Health Finance are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those with experience in public health practice, leadership, community partnership, and teaching graduate-level courses online. While faculty are not required to be physically located in Flint, Michigan, they must actively participate in the academic life of the MPH Program and the C.S. Mott Department of Public Health. This includes remote or in-person participation in faculty meetings, student teaching, mentoring and advising, serving on academic committees, and engaging in research with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in public health on a part-time basis as needed.
• Participate in faculty meetings, mentoring, and advising students remotely or in-person.
• Engage in academic committees and contribute to the academic life of the MPH Program.
• Collaborate with colleagues on research initiatives.
• Provide practice-infused instruction that integrates current public health issues.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Public Health or a related field from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as the Lead Instructor at the graduate level is preferred.
• Experience teaching graduate-level courses online is highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctorate (DrPH or PhD) in Public Health or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in public health practice, leadership, and community partnership.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with remote-friendly options.