Lecturer or Special Lecturer in Public Health

Oakland University

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: 12/01/2026

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 3000: Introduction to Public Health beginning in January 2027. This undergraduate course introduces the foundations of public health, including population health, disease prevention, health promotion, and the roles of public health systems. Teaching will help students connect public health concepts and evidence to contemporary community health challenges.

Minimum

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in public health or a related field, with demonstrated content expertise appropriate to the course. College or university teaching experience is preferred, as is experience supporting student learning through engaging and accessible instruction.

• 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.

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