Lecturer in Public Health (Cornell University)

School: Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, Cornell University Location: Ithaca, NY Position Type: Part-Time, 9-month academic appointment (60% FTE), benefits eligible Term: Fixed-term appointment for three years, with possibility of renewal Expected Start Date: Spring or Summer 2026 Position Overview The Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy invites applications for a Part-Time Lecturer in Health Administration to teach in residential and executive masters programs. The school seeks a healthcare management expert to support core foundational instruction and deliver a rigorous business- and management-based curriculum that prepares professional students for leadership roles in healthcare. The ideal candidate will combine university-level teaching experience with professional industry expertise and bring practical relevance to the academic curriculum, particularly in addressing contemporary issues in the healthcare field. The candidate will possess deep knowledge of the healthcare industry, including leadership, strategy, quality, and information technology. Responsibilities Teach 4–5 courses in residential and executive masters programs using on-campus/in-person and online/hybrid formats Mentor and advise students, guiding cohort capstone projects and activities Develop and deliver new credit or non-credit courses, including course content, syllabi, and assessments Collaborate with the dean, senior associate dean for academic affairs, and program director on program development Strengthen partnerships with organizations to expand experiential learning and career opportunities Possible course topics include health policy, healthcare strategy, population health, and related special topics Duties may change based on school and program needs Academic Title Overview: Lecturers are responsible for classroom teaching and related activities, including grading, syllabus design, meeting students during office hours, and applying pedagogical strategies for professional graduate students and senior adult learners. Experienced lecturers may take on administrative responsibilities or mentor less experienced colleagues. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in public health, health administration, health sciences, or a related population health discipline Experience teaching professional graduate students in traditional and online formats in higher education, medical school, or hospital settings Substantial professional healthcare industry work experience Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching undergraduate or professional graduate-level courses in health management, health policy, strategic planning, and hybrid programs using innovative digital pedagogy Contributions to development of health administration and healthcare systems Extensive professional leadership experience in healthcare, including fostering leadership, business strategy, and management Commitment to interdisciplinary collaborations and strategic partnerships to support student internships, career placements, and program goals Compensation Lecturer 9-month annual salary range at 100% FTE: $51,300 – $127,200 Part-time 9-month annual salary at 60% FTE: $75,500 – $80,500 Actual salary based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills Application Instructions Submit materials via Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31701 Required materials (PDF format): Cover letter describing interest, background, and qualifications Curriculum vitae (CV/resume), including links to publications or writing samples Teaching statement summarizing teaching activities, philosophy, goals, and evidence of teaching effectiveness Two reference letters or contact information for references Application Deadline: March 3, 2026 (review begins immediately) Contact for Questions: Associate Professor Colleen Carey: cmc528@cornell.edu Associate Teaching Professor Julie Carmalt: jhc48@cornell.edu About the Brooks School Established in 2021, the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy aims to tackle pressing policy challenges in the U.S. and globally. The school hires faculty and scholars across disciplines who are oriented toward policy engagement and impact. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Cornell University is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected status, including race, ethnicity, citizenship, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Cornell embraces diversity and seeks candidates who contribute to an inclusive climate. Affirmative action policies are applied for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and lawful preferences for Native Americans living on or near reservations are recognized. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

School: Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, NY
Position Type: Part-Time, 9-month academic appointment (60% FTE), benefits eligible
Term: Fixed-term appointment for three years, with possibility of renewal
Expected Start Date: Spring or Summer 2026

Position Overview

The Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy invites applications for a Part-Time Lecturer in Health Administration to teach in residential and executive masters programs. The school seeks a healthcare management expert to support core foundational instruction and deliver a rigorous business- and management-based curriculum that prepares professional students for leadership roles in healthcare. The ideal candidate will combine university-level teaching experience with professional industry expertise and bring practical relevance to the academic curriculum, particularly in addressing contemporary issues in the healthcare field.

The candidate will possess deep knowledge of the healthcare industry, including leadership, strategy, quality, and information technology.

Responsibilities

Teach 4–5 courses in residential and executive masters programs using on-campus/in-person and online/hybrid formats
Mentor and advise students, guiding cohort capstone projects and activities
Develop and deliver new credit or non-credit courses, including course content, syllabi, and assessments
Collaborate with the dean, senior associate dean for academic affairs, and program director on program development
Strengthen partnerships with organizations to expand experiential learning and career opportunities
Possible course topics include health policy, healthcare strategy, population health, and related special topics
Duties may change based on school and program needs

Academic Title Overview:
Lecturers are responsible for classroom teaching and related activities, including grading, syllabus design, meeting students during office hours, and applying pedagogical strategies for professional graduate students and senior adult learners. Experienced lecturers may take on administrative responsibilities or mentor less experienced colleagues.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in public health, health administration, health sciences, or a related population health discipline
Experience teaching professional graduate students in traditional and online formats in higher education, medical school, or hospital settings
Substantial professional healthcare industry work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching undergraduate or professional graduate-level courses in health management, health policy, strategic planning, and hybrid programs using innovative digital pedagogy
Contributions to development of health administration and healthcare systems
Extensive professional leadership experience in healthcare, including fostering leadership, business strategy, and management
Commitment to interdisciplinary collaborations and strategic partnerships to support student internships, career placements, and program goals

Compensation

Lecturer 9-month annual salary range at 100% FTE: $51,300 – $127,200
Part-time 9-month annual salary at 60% FTE: $75,500 – $80,500
Actual salary based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills

Application Instructions

Submit materials via Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31701

Required materials (PDF format):

Cover letter describing interest, background, and qualifications
Curriculum vitae (CV/resume), including links to publications or writing samples
Teaching statement summarizing teaching activities, philosophy, goals, and evidence of teaching effectiveness
Two reference letters or contact information for references

Application Deadline: March 3, 2026 (review begins immediately)

Contact for Questions:

Associate Professor Colleen Carey: cmc528@cornell.edu
Associate Teaching Professor Julie Carmalt: jhc48@cornell.edu

About the Brooks School

Established in 2021, the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy aims to tackle pressing policy challenges in the U.S. and globally. The school hires faculty and scholars across disciplines who are oriented toward policy engagement and impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Cornell University is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected status, including race, ethnicity, citizenship, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Cornell embraces diversity and seeks candidates who contribute to an inclusive climate. Affirmative action policies are applied for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and lawful preferences for Native Americans living on or near reservations are recognized.

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