Maternal and Child Health Studies - Adjunct Instructor
National Louis University | |||||||||
United States | |||||||||
Dec 23, 2024 | |||||||||
Maternal and Child Health Studies - Adjunct Instructor
Overview We are proactively recruiting at this time for openings expected in the future. (Winter2025) The Graduate School of Business & Leadership at National Louis University seeks qualified professionals for adjunct teaching positions for our unique undergraduate Maternal Child Health and graduate Human Lactation programs, offering an evidence-based curriculum for current or aspiring International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). Our comprehensive program prepares students to become culturally sensitive practitioners and critical thinkers with a global outlook. Graduates are equipped to address maternal and child health equity, counsel parents on infant feeding, and engage with diverse healthcare and community audiences. The Graduate School of Business and Leadership Maternal and Child Health Studies program offers holistic professional preparation and contemporary academic experience for students aiming to lead in lactation and public health, supported by flexible online courses and practical internships. Our program includes an IBLCE Pathway 2 concentration and offers the world's only graduate degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Current IBCLCs can deepen and specialize their clinical lactation practice through individualized research options guided by experienced scholar practitioners. Focused on improving public health, advancing social justice, and reducing health disparities, our program trains a multicultural workforce to support families within their own communities. With supportive guidance through clinical internships and specialized knowledge for clinical practice and advocacy, our program is eligible for Federal Student Aid, making it ideal for students needing financial support to qualify for the International Board Lactation Consultant Exam. Our faculty have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on maternal and child health equity by training future leaders and scholars in the field of Maternal Child Health and Human Lactation. About NLU: National Louis University (NLU) is looking to honor its past while defining a bold new future as a contemporary, comprehensive university that prepares diverse students for sustained professional success with a deep commitment to Access, Excellence, Innovation and Equity. We are a pioneering community that uses innovation to improve outcomes. NLU questions the status quo and strives to adapt and evolve with the changing needs of its students. We are a community that cares about each other and our students and we work collaboratively, tirelessly and quickly to advance change in the service of students. We have a long venerable history, but we are not typical. We seek to solve intractable social issues through education; we believe we have not succeeded until graduates achieve sustainable career related employment; and we foster a culture that promotes failing fast so that we may constantly improve our work. Founded in 1886, National Louis University is a private not-for-profit university offering over 70 programs from short-term certificate through the doctoral level across its five colleges. The University serves over 10,000 students per year and has experienced unprecedented growth over the last several years. Most students are from Illinois, but the University also attracts students from throughout the U.S. and from around the world who take advantage of campus based, blended and online programming. We work fearlessly to educate and retain our students. As a result, we have exceeded national benchmarks through our approach to appreciative advising and data-driven, personalized instruction. Our educational model is student focused, expects excellence, and provides personalized support in a data-driven environment. These key tenets are grounded by pillars of continuous improvement and innovation for quality growth and development. WHO YOU ARE- You are: Driven to Succeed. You will: Offer Best-in-Class Teaching and Learning. You are ready to: Make an Impact. Essential Responsibilities
Develop and/or update course curriculum, assignments, and assessments in conjunction with Program Director
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The criteria for these positions vary but we recommend that candidates have a minimum of a Master's degree plus relevant experience in the field. Earned Doctorate degree is preferred. Previous teaching experience, preferably including online teaching; plus demonstrated scholarship. *Current professional teaching experience preferred. Application Instructions Please Include the following with your Application:
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