Adjunct Instructor

Posting Information
Posting Information

Department	Health Behavior – 464001
Application Deadline	10/04/2022
Position Type	Visiting / Part-time Faculty
Working Title	Adjunct Instructor
Appointment Type	Adjunct Faculty
Position Number	20050719
Vacancy ID	F002696
Full-time/Part-time	Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week	6
FTE	0.15
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date	01/01/2023
Estimated duration of appointment	1 year

Position Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	The Department of Health Behavior is one of seven departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina. Founded in 1943, the Department develops, and disseminates knowledge and interventions that promotes the health of individuals and communities. The Department’s 25 faculty members have backgrounds in behavioral science, health education, international health, social and cognitive psychology, medicine, medical sociology, and communications, and are united by their commitment to the disciplines of public health together with the social and behavioral sciences.
Position Summary	The UNC Department of Health Behavior (HB) seeks an instructor for HBEH 761 (Generalized Linear Modeling with Health Behavior Applications), the second course in the 4-course methods sequence for HB doctoral students. HBEH 761 is a 4-credit course that covers: 1) intro to SAS and review of fundamentals of statistics; 2) regression with continuous and categorical data; 3) model building and checking; and 4) techniques to assess mediation and moderation. The course is also supported by a time Graduate Teaching Assistant. The instructor will be responsible for refining course content, facilitating class lectures, developing, and reviewing student assignments, and working with the TA to support students’ learning throughout the semester.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Candidates must possess a PhD in quantitative methods (eg, statistics, Quantitative Psychology, etc.) or be pursuing doctoral-level training within this area or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Ideal candidates will possess prior teaching experience and experience with applied public health or social science research.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements	N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Special Instructions	Inclusive Excellence is a core value at the Gillings School of Global Public Health. We expect our faculty and staff to actively contribute to fostering an academic workplace climate that is welcoming and supportive for all. Please indicate in your cover letter how you might contribute to an inclusive climate at Gillings.
Quick Link	https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/240663

Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title	Melissa Halstead, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email	Melissa.Halstead@unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Academic Personnel Office at facultyrecruitment@unc.edu . Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.