Department

Compensation

General Description/Primary Purpose:

Part-time adjunct faculty position in the Department of Public Health. Adjunct faculty are employed on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed, and are non-tenure-earning. Master's degree in specified discipline. Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.

Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program.

The appointments are for : one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule

• Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair.

• Create, administer, and grade assessments and use Canvas to deliver course content.

Working Hours: Part-time

Work Schedule: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure: N/A

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on May 5th, 2026.

Compensation: Adjunct faculty are paid a minimum of $1150 per credit hour.

Preferred Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Public Health or closely related field. Experience teaching in a Learning Management System (LMS) platform, particularly the Canvas application. Previous experience teaching at a higher education institution.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae

• Cover letter

• Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

If hiring a postdoctoral position, instead insert: Name, phone number, and email address of one professional reference will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

Note: Adjunct postings may close at any time without notice.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Pamela Niemczyk, 904.620.2810 or p.niemczyk@unf.edu

Required Qualifications

About the Department:

The Department of Public Health offers a Bachelor of Science in Health (B.S.H.) with a Public Health concentration. It also offers a Master of Public Health with either a concentration in Epidemiology or Social & Behavioral Science, a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and certificates in Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling, Applied Public Health & Medical Education Research, Global Health, Mental Health Sexology, and Public Health.

For more information about the Department of Public Health visit: https://www.unf.edu/brooks/public-health/

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.