Homeoffice Adjunct Instructor, Epidemiology chez Caldwell University

The Public Health Department is seeking a qualified and experienced Adjunct Instructor to develop and teach an online Epidemiology course. The instructor will be responsible for creating a comprehensive and engaging curriculum, utilizing the Blackboard learning management system, and providing a high-quality educational experience for students. This position requires expertise in epidemiological principles, research methods, and public health applications. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Course Development: Design and build an entire online Epidemiology course, including a syllabus, lesson plans, assignments, quizzes, and exams. The course should align with departmental learning objectives and cover fundamental topics such as disease causality, study design (e.g., cohort, case-control), measures of association, and outbreak investigation.  The course will be ADA compliant and include the development of a course map.

• Instruction:  The instructor must be proficient in using Blackboard to manage course content, facilitate learning,  communicate with students, and evaluate student progress.

• Student Engagement: Foster a supportive and interactive virtual learning environment. The instructor will be expected to respond to student inquiries promptly, provide constructive feedback on assignments, and hold virtual office hours as needed.

• Assessment: Create and grade all course materials, including homework, projects, and exams, and submit final grades in a timely manner according to the university policy.

• Collaboration: Work with the department chair to ensure the course content meets academic standards and effectively prepares students for advanced studies or professional work in public health.

Master's degree or higher in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a closely related field. A Ph.D. is preferred. Previous experience teaching Epidemiology at the college level is required. Experience with online course development and instruction, specifically using Blackboard, is highly preferred.

Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter specifying position, a list of three professional references including complete contact information.

To apply:

Caldwell University offers the following benefits to part-time adjuncts that include:

Paid sick leave

Retirement Savings: 403(b) supplemental retirement annuity plan

Caldwell University is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, staff and students who will further the traditions, goals and core values of the University in support of our Catholic Dominican mission, vision, and strategic plan. Caldwell seeks employees who are committed to contributing to an energetic welcoming atmosphere.

Caldwell University is a private, Catholic coed four-year university with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Caldwell offers 36 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options that prepare students for today’s global marketplace. The university has 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams and numerous clubs, fraternities, sororities, and activities on a beautiful 70-acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. Caldwell was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. Its core values of respect, integrity, community, and excellence influence academic and campus life. For more information about Caldwell University, visit caldwell.edu.

Caldwell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.