Visiting Instructor to Public Health

Job Summary

The Department of Public Health at the University of Mississippi is seeking applications for a visiting instructor in public health. This is a 9-month, one year position at the rank of instructor to begin August 2026.

Position Description

Applicants should have an MPH, experience teaching and planning and implementing community engaged public health projects/programming. Applicants will teach face to face and online in the undergraduate public health program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health (MPH) by time of employment
• Evidence of successful collaborative professional experience in community engaged public health programming
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• History of developing and maintaining partnerships with relevant public health agencies and organizations
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level

Education Qualifications

• Master's: Public Health (Required)

Job Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in public health (MPH) by time of employmentEvidence of successful collaborative professional experience in community engaged public health programmingApplicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship Preferred Qualifications: History of developing and maintaining partnerships with relevant public health agencies and organizationsExperience teaching at the undergraduate level

Interview Requirement

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.