Adjunct Faculty BHSC

Mercy University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Retirement benefits

Tuition discounts

Flexible spending

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for qualified candidates for the role of Adjunct Faculty Member at Mercy University. The position involves teaching in undergraduate or graduate programs across multiple campuses including Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan, and Distance Learning. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree, a strong teaching background, and skills in communication and organization. The role provides competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health care plans, retirement benefits, and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Candidates with a record of excellent teaching experience are strongly preferred.
• Commitment to working with a diverse population of students and student success initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly with Blackboard.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching in the undergraduate or graduate programs.
• Work effectively in a dynamic team environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Blackboard

Zoom

Job description

Job Summary

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Adjunct Faculty Member of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Adjunct faculty members are needed at the Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan, and Distance Learning campuses. This position will be responsible for teaching in the undergraduate or graduate programs of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. We welcome applications from candidates with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment. Salary and rank are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation is based on a semester and calculated on a semi‑monthly pay cycle.

Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree required.
• Candidates with a record of excellent teaching experience are strongly preferred.
• Commitment to working with a diverse population of students and student success initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly with Blackboard, as well as leading virtual meetings using teleconferencing software via Zoom or similar, strongly preferred.

Benefits

We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at [phone], Option 6, or via email at [e-mail].

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