Adjunct Faculty, Community & Public Health

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU
 JOB DESCRIPTION

MISSION STATEMENT

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

I. Position Information

Title: Adjunct Faculty Community & Public Health 

Department: School of Nursing and Health Professions

Exempt 

Part time

 II. Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions.

 III. Position Summary

The responsibilities of this position are comprised of teaching in assigned courses in the Community & Public Health curriculum. The Adjunct Faculty is expected to remain current in the discipline and pedagogy. The Adjunct Faculty is also expected to participate actively in curriculum delivery, development, and assessment. The Adjunct Faculty will hold regular office hours in support of students. 

 IV. Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet faculty responsibilities as described by Chaminade University’s Policy Manual IV.
• Support policies as stated in the Chaminade School of Nursing and Health Professions Student Handbook and in course syllabi.
• Participate in meetings related to the course(s) being taught.
• Maintain high standards and promote excellence in education.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional competency by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and remaining current in the academic discipline. 
• Adhere to duties as described in the Faculty Handbook.
• Develop a professional development plan and demonstrates a trajectory that promotes scholarship, community service and life-long learning.
• Remain current in the latest industry practices, standards, equipment, research, and technology.
• Any other Duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions.

 V. Disclaimer

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive.  The percentages regarding the essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management. Some holiday and weekend work may be required.

 VI. Qualifications
 
 Minimum Education

Master’s or terminal degree in public health, community health, or a closely related field
from a regionally accredited college or university. 

 VII. Experience and Skills:

•  Experience teaching in an Institute of Higher Education.
• Demonstrate and encourage critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate and maintain a professional relationship with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
   Communicate clearly with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Serve as a professional role model for students.
• Proficient in the use of technology to support both in class and online learning environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body at all levels of the university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, learning management systems (e.g. Canvas), and other programs related to teaching, learning, advising, and assessment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• High integrity and ethical standards.

 VIII. Physical Requirements

Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines. Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills.  Must have finger dexterity. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

 IX. Other Requirements: 

• This is a part time, exempt position. Twenty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required.   Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and a varying schedule.
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner
• The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed. The policies can be found at https://chaminade.edu/compliance/resources/ or on the employee Share Portal

 X. Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving: 

An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and mission of the University.  Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.