Adjunct Faculty - Public Health

OVERVIEW

The Department of Health and Exercise Science in the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN invites applicants for an adjunct position for Spring 2027 in public health. We seek applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching at the graduate level. We welcome applicants who can provide course development and teach at least one of the following: program planning and evaluation, health communications, aging, maternal and child health, leadership and program administration, and biostatistics. 

This position may be performed remotely; however, candidates must reside in Minnesota.

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university with 10,000 students and 450 full-time faculty. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, we are Minnesota’s largest private university with 150+ undergraduate majors/minors and 55 graduate programs. In 2019, the Morrison Family College of Health became the newest addition to the institution’s eight different schools and colleges. The college is comprised of several departments and schools, including the Department of Health and Exercise Science (HES), that was established prior to the college’s inception and houses the undergraduate public health major and the Master of Public Health online program, launching Fall 2026. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.  The interdisciplinary Department of HES engages in innovative teaching, research, service, and community-based initiatives intended to promote both personal and population health. Health equity or the idea that everyone should have the opportunity to be healthy is central to all of our work. As such, HES faculty and staff strive to create inclusive learning spaces that embrace the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and worldviews of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. We also commit to ensuring equitable access to our programs such that we might train a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our collective community and is committed to health equity.      The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. 

Salary Range:

$6,324 per course load for the 2026-2027 school year (per 4 credit undergraduate course).

QUALIFICATIONS

• A terminal degree (Ph.D., Dr.P.H., or equivalent), U.S. or Foreign Equivalent, in public health, epidemiology, global health, health policy, or related health field.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness from prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. At least one year of teaching experience required, which may include experience teaching on record as a teaching assistant. 
• Experience teaching online.  
• Experience with course development and assessment.  

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. 

The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.

Step 1.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials: 

• Curriculum Vitae: Listing education, teaching, research and public health practical experience. 
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Effectiveness, and Inclusive Pedagogy: Describe your teaching philosophy, summarize your pedagogical approach, and provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, including examples of student learning outcomes, instructional innovation, assessment practices, and strategies used to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Expected length: 500-700 words. 

Although the search committee may request further information from candidates as the search progresses, please do not upload any additional documents into the application platform at this time. Official transcripts will be requested at a later date, but no additional materials beyond those requested above are asked of you at this time. 

Step 2.

After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job‑specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:

• Copy and paste a unique job-specific cover letter detailing your interest in the position
• Complete the voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self identification forms

Step 3.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.

• References will not be contacted without your permission
• Candidates who advance to the finalist phase will be asked to have their three references submit letters of recommendation.

No other documents will be considered as part of the application.

To ensure full consideration for the position, all application materials should be received by September 18th; however, the position will remain open until filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair (Dr. Amy Hedman-Robertson, [email protected]).