What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Department
Health Policy and Management - 461001
Application Deadline
06/27/2025
Position Type
Visiting / Part-time Faculty
Working Title
Adjunct Faculty
Appointment Type
Adjunct Faculty
Position Number
20056945
Vacancy ID
F003147
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week
FTE
0.01-0.45
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
Estimated duration of appointment
TBD
Position Information
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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our top-ranked Department of Health Policy and Management trains the next generation of leaders in management, policy making and research to address the complex challenges of health care delivery and produce cutting-edge research. We prepare our students to improve population health both domestically and globally. We are committed to ensuring that all people – irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, geographic origin, religion or economic resources – have access to high-quality health care services.
Position Summary
The Department of Health Policy and Management, at the top-ranked Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking applicants for adjunct faculty who are interested in teaching courses in our academic programs (described below). Rank is open and will be consistent with qualifications and experience.
We seek adjunct faculty members who are interested in teaching in both our residential (on-campus) and executive (online) programs in the following areas: accounting, capstone/capstone preparation, finance, global health, health law, health policy, human resources, leadership, marketing, pedagogy, program planning and evaluation, public health, public health informatics, quality of care, research methods, strategy, statistics, and US health care system. A full list of our courses, along with descriptions, can be found at https://sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-course-list/.
We seek adjunct faculty members who are interested in teaching in both our residential (on-campus) and executive (online) programs in the following areas: accounting, capstone/capstone preparation, finance, global health, health law, health policy, human resources, leadership, marketing, pedagogy, program planning and evaluation, public health, public health informatics, quality of care, research methods, strategy, statistics, and US health care system. A full list of our courses, along with descriptions, can be found at https://sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-course-list/.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A master’s or doctoral degree in health policy and management, business, public health, public policy, law (i.e., Juris Doctorate), public administration, government, social work, nursing, medicine, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
- Experience in health policy and/or management in diverse settings including health care systems, provider organizations, consulting firms, not-for-profit organizations, government, or universities.
- Experience teaching students with varying levels of academic preparation and experience. (i.e., potentially undergraduate through doctoral)
- Demonstrated interest in the use of teaching methods that emphasize and encourage active student engagement and interaction.
- Experience defining and evaluating competency achievement.
- Comfort with technology that can be applied to teaching and learning enhancements.
- Experience overseeing projects, including practicums and capstone projects, in diverse settings.
- Experience and interest in advising and mentoring.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
