The Department of Health Sciences in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for two Professional Lecturer/Instructor faculty positions (non-tenure track) starting September 1, 2024.

Teaching responsibilities will include core undergraduate courses in the department and new courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise. For one position, we seek an expert in biology who can teach Nutrition, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and/or related courses. For the second position, we seek an expert in public health who can teach courses such as Public Health, Health Care Policy, Community Health Assessment, Epidemiology, and/or related courses. Qualified candidates may have the opportunity to teach in the Master's in Public Health (MPH) program. Applicants must have a strong commitment to education in a diverse environment and an interest in contributing to a multidisciplinary department.

Health Sciences faculty train students to address individual and community health using a collaborative approach that combines natural and social scientific perspectives. We serve over 500 undergraduate students pursuing a BS degree with concentrations in Bioscience or Public Health Sciences. We offer minors in Public Health Studies and Bioethics and Society and are developing an MS degree in Gerontology. We collaborate closely with other units within the University, including the Biological Sciences department, the MPH program and the Center for Community Health Equity.

The initial appointment is for one or two years, with potential for renewal. Faculty members teach nine courses per year, spread across three 10-week quarters during the 10-month academic year. Service to the department also is expected for a Professional Lecturer/Instructor.

About the College

The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in health sciences, biology, neuroscience, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, psychology, nursing, environmental science and studies, chemistry and biochemistry, mathematics, and physics and astrophysics. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.

About the University

With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university. While the university is large, the class size in the department typically does not exceed 40 students. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record or effectiveness or potential as an instructor for a variety of courses and/or teaching environments and a demonstrated commitment to continued development as an educator.

DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.