Title: HPP Lecturer Pool Search

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: Public Health/ Health Sciences

Department: Health Promotion & Policy

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Part Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Remote

Job Summary

The Department of Health Promotion & Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking to build a pool of non-tenure track instructors who can teach one to two in-person courses for the Department during the Spring 2027 semester. The possibility of teaching additional courses for future semesters is dependent upon funding, departmental instructional need, and candidate availability. The Department is seeking candidates with experience in teaching Health Promotion & Policy and related courses. Potential courses for the academic year may include large introductory courses, capstone, program planning and evaluation, and specialized courses in the areas of global health, health disparities, community development, health communication, and health policy and management.

Essential Functions

Teaching undergraduate Health Promotion & Policy course(s).
Mentoring/advising undergraduates.
Contacting the Department Chair within 24 hours with any student concerns or issues.
Checking UMass email every 24 business hours during the semester you are teaching.
Responding to UMass student email within 24 business hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Public Health or a related field, or a master’s with commensurate professional experience.
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse populations and experience mentoring/advising undergraduates.

Additional Details

Visit our website https://www.umass.edu/public-health-sciences/health-promotion-and-policy for more information about the department.

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Teaching schedules may vary from one semester to another, depending on program needs, resource availability, and enrollment demand. The Department Chair will assign workloads and schedules each semester.

Teaching assignments are not guaranteed and may not be offered in the order that candidates enter the pool as openings for different classes occur at different times. In-person and online programs operate year-round, but the primary teaching needs are in person during the fall and spring semesters.

Salary Information

UMass Amherst expects to pay a total salary of approximately $8,195-$11,919 per course depending on prior experience.

Special Instructions for Applicants

To apply, please submit your application online and include the following materials:
(a) letter of interest identifying your subject teaching areas of interest/expertise,
(b) curriculum vitae or resume, and,
(c) the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Please address any questions to the Department Chair, Liz Evans eaevans@umass.edu.

Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.