Deadline
Mar 23, 2027
Closing in 180 days
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United States
Employment
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Full time
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Posted
Sep 24, 2026
About the role
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Special Instructor in Public and Environmental Wellness
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Posting Details
Position Information| Job Title | Special Instructor in Public and Environmental Wellness |
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| Department | 1034 - Public and Environment Wellness |
| Requisition No. | 0000819 |
| Job Description Summary | The Department of Public and Environmental Wellness seeks a Special Instructor to provide high-impact undergraduate and graduate instruction and service within the programs of Public Health and Environmental Health and Safety. This is a teaching-focused appointment without research responsibilities. This role is designed to strengthen education through excellence in communication, student engagement, and applied public health instruction while supporting accreditation-aligned competency development. Primary responsibilities include:
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, organizational effectiveness, and the ability to help students learn to translate foundational health principles and deliver them precisely and effectively to all audiences. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
Preferred Qualifications:
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| School/College & Department/Program Summary | The School of Health Sciences serves approximately 2,000 undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and post-professional students through a model emphasizing community-engaged translational partnerships and the integration of theory with best practices. The School is organized into four thematic departments:
Oakland University supports faculty scholarship through internal funding, grant-writing support, and mentorship through the Office of Research. Additional School of Health Sciences opportunities include funding mechanisms such as Seed and Sprout Grants. Oakland University’s platinum LEED-certified campus and extensive clinical and community partnerships provide a supportive environment for innovative teaching, meaningful service, and impactful research in support of health. |
| More About Oakland University | The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 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 that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University’s Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan. |
| Pay Basis | |
| Open Date | 04/14/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Job Category | Full-time Faculty |
| EEO Statement | Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution. |
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- Transcripts (unofficial)
- Teaching Statement
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