[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty, Statistics @Northwestern Health Sciences University

Role Description

NWHSU is seeking a dedicated and student-centered adjunct faculty member to teach Statistics within our Undergraduate Health Sciences program. This is an opportunity to help students build essential statistical knowledge and quantitative reasoning skills that support evidence-informed decision-making in health, wellness, and related fields. The successful candidate will foster an engaging and supportive online learning environment, helping students understand statistical concepts through meaningful student interaction, thoughtful assessment, and timely, constructive feedback.

This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible, adjunct faculty position.

Work Location: Fully Remote

Course Assignment Specifics: Statistics (4 credits) - Asynchronous. This is an established course. Syllabus and course content already created.

Duties

• Apply effective teaching and learning strategies to support student achievement of the foundational competencies outlined in the syllabus.
• Engage in regular and substantive interaction with students to support learning and promote course engagement.
• Use meaningful assessment strategies to evaluate student understanding of foundational knowledge and achievement of course competencies.
• Provide students with timely, clear, and constructive feedback on their performance.
• Assign grades in accordance with the grading policies outlined in the syllabus and students' performance on assessments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics or related field, or equivalent mathematics background, required.
• Experience teaching statistics or providing instruction in statistical concepts.
• Experience teaching or facilitating asynchronous online courses.
• Experience using online learning management systems to facilitate instruction.
• Student-centered approach to teaching that emphasizes engagement, collaboration, and academic success.

Compensation

$1,500 per academic credit. The hiring rate reflects a candidate with a master's degree and at least 5+ semesters of college-level teaching experience. Candidates with less experience or a lower degree level will have their rate adjusted accordingly. NWHSU is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and does not base compensation decisions on gender or any other protected status.

How to Apply

Complete our online application and attach your cover letter and resume. If you have any questions submitting your application, please contact [email protected] .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwestern Health Sciences University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Further, NWHSU prohibits all forms of discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. The Notice of Non-Discrimination is located on our website. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.