Description

Title: Adjunct Faculty, Public Health

Area: School of Health Sciences

Department: Public Health

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Appointment Percentage: 50%

Months per year: 4.5 (Faculty Only)

Salary Range: $1,485 per credit (without terminal degree) - $1,686 per credit (with terminal degree).

Review Date: April 8, 2026

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: No

At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.

Job Purpose:

Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, is seeking an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Public Health. The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm, classroom presence and skills to engage students and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will be fully responsible for course planning, delivering class sessions, creating and collecting assignments, submitting grades, and be available to students for office hours for one hour per week per course (or more if needed depending on the course, program and department). Gonzaga University is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, plan and teach assigned courses
• Hold office hours (amount determined in consultation with Department Chair)
• Create and grade assignments, including submitting grades according to established deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree in the area of expertise the adjunct is applying to teach in (or a closely related field).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching in a classroom setting.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds.
Experience using classroom strategies and pedagogies to advance equity and inclusion.

Educational Requirement:

Master's Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit our website at: https://www.gonzaga.edu/jobs.

Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit:
1) a curriculum vitae or resume
2) Unofficial copies of college transcripts for the highest earned degree level.

For assistance with your online application, please call the Human Resources department at 509-313-5996.