Adjunct Public Health Course Instructor, Health Sciences

Adjunct Public Health Course Instructor, Health Sciences . College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences JM ‌ Department Summary: Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) is proud to prepare today’s learners to be tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Our graduates enjoy success and leadership in professional fields that offer enormous opportunities and have a tremendous impact on people’s lives. CPHS offers a range of undergraduate and professional degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with majors in Clinical & Medical Sciences, Public Health, and Health Care Administration; Master’s in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP); Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD); and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN).

Job Summary

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (https://www.drake.edu/hs/) at Drake University invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach HSCI 182 - Public Health Program Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation beginning January 25, 2027. We seek candidates who will be knowledgeable and committed to providing rigorous and engaging learning experiences for undergraduate students enrolled. Responsibilities include creating and delivering course content, utilizing Drake’s learning management system (LMS), and assessing student learning. To thrive in this role the individual will have strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, and students in a positive, helpful, and cooperative working relationship.

The successful candidate will have organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, adhere to course and program policies, stay on track with the syllabus schedule, maintain documentation records, and follow through on assignments to completion. They will also have the initiative and ability to work independently while thriving in a setting requiring collaborative communication for maximal efficiency and effectiveness. HSCI 182 – Public Health Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Course Description Careful planning and evaluation of public health programs are essential competencies for public health professionals. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of how to implement public health programs and evaluate their effectiveness.

As this course is designed to be grounded in public health practice, students will complete the course with the skills necessary to develop both a program and evaluation plan. The course will include lecture with group discussion on current topics and the development of a health promotion program for a specific community partner. Students will apply the fundamental public health program implementation and evaluation concepts through completion of module activities, assignments, and group projects.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Master’s degree preferred in public health or a related field is minimally required. EXPERIENCE: Previous teaching experience in a classroom and/or public health work environment is preferred. OTHER ESSENTIAL TRAINING AND SKILLS: A commitment to academic excellence; advanced knowledge of healthcare or public health; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills. ‌ Special Instructions to Applicants: For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.

Apply online by submitting a (1) letter of interest, (2) curriculum vita, (3) brief statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and (4) contact information for three references. Materials must be uploaded to www.drake.edu/hr. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Stacy Gnacinski, PhD, CMPC at [email protected].

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