Adjunct Faculty

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Health Policy and Management - 461001 Application Deadline 07/30/2026 Position Type Visiting / Part-time Faculty Working Title Adjunct Faculty Appointment Type Adjunct Faculty Position Number 20056945, 20067478, 20071450, 20065802, 20065803 Vacancy ID F003350 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week FTE Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications Proposed Start Date Estimated duration of appointment TBD

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our top-ranked Department of Health Policy and Management trains the next generation of leaders in management, policy making and research to address the complex challenges of health care delivery and produce cutting-edge research. We prepare our students to improve population health both domestically and globally. We are committed to ensuring that all people irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, geographic origin, religion or economic resources have access to high-quality health care services.

Position Summary

The Department of Health Policy and Management, at the top-ranked Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking applicants for adjunct faculty who are interested in teaching courses in our academic programs (described below). Rank is open and will be consistent with qualifications and experience.

We seek adjunct faculty members who are interested in teaching in both our residential (on-campus) and executive (online) programs in the following areas: accounting, capstone/capstone preparation, finance, global health, health law, health policy, human resources, leadership, marketing, pedagogy, program planning and evaluation, public health, public health informatics, quality of care, research methods, strategy, statistics, and US health care system. A full list of our courses, along with descriptions, can be found at https://sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-course-list/.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

A masters or doctoral degree in health policy and management, business, public health, public policy, law (i.e., Juris Doctorate), public administration, government, social work, nursing, medicine, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Experience in health policy and/or management in diverse settings including health care systems, provider organizations, consulting firms, not-for-profit organizations, government, or universities.
• Experience teaching students with varying levels of academic preparation and experience. (i.e., potentially undergraduate through doctoral)
• Demonstrated interest in the use of teaching methods that emphasize and encourage active student engagement and interaction.
• Experience defining and evaluating competency achievement.
• Comfort with technology that can be applied to teaching and learning enhancements.
• Experience overseeing projects, including practicums and capstone projects, in diverse settings.
• Experience and interest in advising and mentoring.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Please apply and include your complete curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy statement, and names and addresses of three professional references. In the cover letter, please also include the courses that you are interested in teaching. If you do not have university teaching experience, please discuss in your cover letter how your education/career to date positions you to successfully transition into a teaching role.

Applications will be reviewed when teaching needs arise.

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Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Danny Cook, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email csdaniel@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 Universitys 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 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy/evaluations
• List of References
• Other Document

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Using the following list below, please identify the skills/course areas you could teach and submit that as a supplemental file. You may also find a list of HPM courses at https://sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-course-list/: Capstone; data analytics (operations research, data visualization, EXCEL modeling); decision science, economics, ethics, financial management, health information technology, health policy, health systems, hospital operations, human resources, implementation science, law, leadership, outcomes research, pharmaceutical policy/industry, program planning and design, program evaluation, policy advocacy and analysis, public health, quality of care/quality improvement, research methods, research paper development, statistics/econometrics, strategy/marketing, training and pedagogy.

(Open Ended Question)