Adjunct Lecturer in Epidemiology

Regis College • X, MA

4d • $4,608 • Remote

About The Position

The Adjunct Lecturer of Epidemiology provides high-quality online teaching and instruction to graduate students in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. The faculty member serves as a subject matter expert in epidemiology and contributes to the delivery of an engaging, outcomes-oriented curriculum. The adjunct faculty member may also assist with curriculum development, course review, and other program initiatives to ensure academic rigor and relevance in the field of epidemiology.

Requirements

• PhD or DrPH in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology or closely related field (required).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in epidemiology, public health research, or applied public health practice preferred.
• Experience teaching at the university level, preferably in an online environment.
• Experience with statistical and epidemiologic analysis software such as R, SAS, SPSS, or Stata.
• Familiarity with online learning management systems such as Moodle, Blackboard, or Brightspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage diverse graduate students in an online learning environment.
• Ability to interpret public health literature, scientific reports, and technical materials.

Nice To Haves

• MPH with a concentration in Epidemiology preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach graduate-level epidemiology courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned graduate-level online courses in Epidemiology (e.g., Introduction to Epidemiology, Advanced Epidemiology, or related courses).
• Maintain course quality through curriculum maintenance, innovation of course content, assessment of learning outcomes, and appropriate documentation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in epidemiology and assist with course writing, revision, or review to ensure academic rigor and currency.
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students on assignments and assessments in accordance with faculty handbook standards.
• Assign grades and maintain accurate course records within the institution’s Learning Management System (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, or Brightspace).
• Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner (generally within 48 hours) using the university’s assigned email system.
• Participate in adjunct faculty meetings, meetings with the program director, and professional development activities as requested.
• Collaborate with program faculty and leadership to support student success and continuous improvement of the MPH curriculum.
• Address academic concerns including academic integrity, grade disputes, or student performance issues in coordination with program leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree