Lecturer or Special Lecturer in Public Health

Oakland University Lecturer/Special Lecturer in Public Health

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must submit 1) a CV or resume, 2) a cover letter identifying the course of interest and describing relevant content expertise, teaching skills, and commitment to student success, and 3) unofficial transcripts.

Position Approval Information

First Section

School/College: School of Health Sciences

Department: 1034 - Public and Environment Wellness

Position Title: Lecturer

Field of Specialty: Public Health

Name of Department Chair: Flora Dallo

Expected Hire Date: 01/01/2027

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title: Lecturer or Special Lecturer in Public Health

Job Description Summary:

The Public Health Program within the Department of Public and Environmental Wellness invites applicants for Lecturer/Special Lecturer positions to teach PH 5500: Introduction to Epidemiology beginning in January 2027. This graduate course introduces epidemiologic principles and methods used to study the distribution and determinants of health outcomes in populations. Teaching will emphasize measures of disease frequency and association, study designs, bias and confounding, and critical interpretation of epidemiologic evidence.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in public health, epidemiology, or a related field, with demonstrated content expertise appropriate to the course. Applicants should have graduate training in epidemiology and experience applying epidemiologic methods. College or university teaching experience is preferred, as is experience supporting student learning through engaging and accessible instruction.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must submit 1) a CV or resume, 2) a cover letter identifying the course of interest and describing relevant content expertise, teaching skills, and commitment to student success, and 3) unofficial transcripts.

Oakland University Standard Language

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

Open Date: 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Category: Part-time Faculty

EEO Statement: Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial)

Optional Documents