DePaul University Hiring for Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) Health Sciences (22-23) at Illinois, United States Full Time

The Department of Health
Sciences (HLTH) in the College of Science and Health
(CSH) at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications from
qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at
the Instructor or Professional Lecturer rank to teach courses
starting January 1, 2023. HLTH currently serves nearly 700
undergraduate students pursuing a B.S. degree in one of two
concentrations: Bioscience and Public
Health Sciences. Our faculty train students to work
collaboratively to address human health from both natural and
social scientific perspectives to improve the lives of individuals
and communities.

Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education
with a diverse student body and an interest in contributing to a
growing interdisciplinary major, minors, and department. DePaul
encourages applications from people of all races, religions,
national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities,
gender expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals
with disabilities.

Teaching responsibilities may include HLTH 200 (Foundations of
Health Sciences), HLTH 210 (Introduction to Public Health), HLTH
250 (Health Policy), and HLTH 350 (Health Sciences Capstone). 
In addition, the successful candidate will be encouraged to develop
new curricula based on their area(s) of expertise, as well as teach
established elective courses in the major aligned with their
expertise.  Some service to the department, college and
university is also expected.

About the College
The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at
DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes
programs in mathematics, psychology, physics and astrophysics,
environmental science and studies, chemistry and biochemistry,
biology, neuroscience, health sciences and nursing. The College of
Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible
science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in
the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research
advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on
DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.

About the University
With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the
nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university.  While
the university is large, the class size in the department typically
does not exceed 40 students. We seek candidates with a demonstrated
record of effectiveness as the instructor for a variety of courses
or teaching environments and a demonstrated commitment to
continued development as an educator.

DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of
its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have
experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and
students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are
encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Women and
members of historically underrepresented groups are especially
encouraged to apply. 

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in biological sciences, public health, health
  policy administration or related field
• Evidence of successful teaching

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the folloiwng:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Teaching philosophy
• Diversity statement
• Sample teaching evaluations
• Names and contact information for three references who will be
  contacted directly by Interfolio to provide confidential letters of
  recommendation. 

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2022 and will
continue until the position is filled.

Additional inquiries may be sent to the department chair, Dr.
Douglas Bruce ([email protected]).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
martical status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran
status, genetic information or any other legally protected status,
in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO
laws.

Safety and Security Statement – Clery Act:

A copy of DePaul University’s Safety and Security Information
Report and Fire Safety Report is available upon request.  The
report includes statistics about crimes that occurred on campus and
public property immediately adjacent to campus.  The report
includes institutional policies concerning campus security, sexual
assault and other matters.  It also includes fire statistics,
fire safety practices and standards of the institution.  A
copy of this report can be obtained by contacting the Crime
Prevention Office at 773-325-7775 or by visiting the DePaul Public
Safety website at http://publicsafety.depaul.edu .

Title IX Statement:

Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and
universities make known the contact information for the person
responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX
responsibilities.  At DePaul University, the Title IX
Coordinator is Kathryn Statz.  Her office is located in
Lincoln Park on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N.
Sheffield Avenue.  She can be reached at 312-362-8970,
or [email protected].

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon
receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
including the booster or having a valid religious or medical
reason not to be vaccinated.  To request a
medical or religious exemption, please email [email protected]

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a
background check.  Only final candidates who are extended an
offer of employment will undergo a background check. 

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse &
Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university,
you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated
Reporter Status at the time of hire.  A mandated reporter
is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline
whenever there is a reasonable cause to believe that a
child known to them in their professional or official
capacity may be abused or neglected.  For more information,
please visit the following pages:  

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
(DCFS)

Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act