Adjunct Lecturer - Nutrition & Public Health

Adjunct Lecturer - Nutrition & Public Health

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by theCatholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who

will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape

lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth,

welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position : Adjunct Lecturer

Department :   Nutrition & Public Health

Classification : Part-time, Non-benefit eligible

Rate :   $1400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree) and $1200 per contact hour (without a terminal degree). This compensation is per contact hour and is subject to change based on class size.

Brief overview of duties : Adjunct Lecturers, MS Health Informatics Program Benedictine University is a liberal arts institution located in metropolitan Chicago with nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs in the basic and applied sciences. The University offers an MS in Health Informatics degree within the Department of Nutrition and Public Health, College of Science and Health. Classes are delivered online and onsite at the two Benedictine campuses in Lisle, Illinois and in Mesa, Arizona . For further details, please visit our website at :

Adjunct Lecturer positions are available in the in Health Informatics Program. Adjunct faculty teach on a per-course basis to develop and teach courses focused on the Public Health aspects of the Health Informatics degree.Candidates will be required to travel to Lisle or to Mesa for one three-day (Friday to Sunday), executive format session for each course taught.

Classes available now :

Introduction to Health Informatics

Healthcare Information Systems

Electronic Health Records

Required

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :   Graduate degree and significant experience in a related area from accredited institution is required Terminal degree (PhD), is preferred. For currently available classes listed above, coursework or experience in working with health related databases, electronic health records systems, and health systems in a QI, research, or Public Health capacity is required. Specific experience working with SAS, R, Python, and common HER systems is desired.

Experience working in a health-related field is required.

Applicants with experience teaching online or using online platforms will be given preference.

Candidates must be willing to travel when needed for weekend sessions.

Application Process :  Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional Letters of Recommendation. Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present their Official Transcripts and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in order to be considered for the position. These items must be presented to Human Resources before the position starts.

Physical

Requirements : While

performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk

or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to

touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to

occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Use of computer screen, phone and

customer service.

May require bending, or sitting for long

periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close

vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and

ability to adjust focus.

The following of campus specific

guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training : As a University employee you are

required to complete all University-specific and / or OSHA related training to

fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in

person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine

University.

Part-Time Employee Benefits Package :

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change :

• Paid Time Off (PTO) : Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).
• Retirement Plans : Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.
• Mental Health Support : Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) : Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational

policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and

other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of

race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability,

military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other

characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine

University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's

rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal

employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices

including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and

compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify

identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the

required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The

following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.