Adjunct Faculty- Communication Arts

Mercy University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Retirement benefits

Tuition discounts

Flexible spending options

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time adjunct instructors for the Communication Arts program at Mercy University. Instructors will teach a variety of undergraduate courses, with opportunities available for both in-person and online instruction.

Preferred candidates will have teaching experience and a Master's or Doctorate in an appropriate academic discipline. Eligible employees may receive benefits such as health care plans, retirement benefits, and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• A genuine desire to help students is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Teach various undergraduate courses in the Communication Arts program.
• Prepare for day and evening classes as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Expertise in subject matter

Professionalism

Desire to help students

Education

Master's or Doctorate from an accredited institution

Job description

The Communication Arts program at Mercy University seeks part‑time, adjunct instructors to teach a variety of courses to undergraduate students. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment, and applicants are contacted and hired year‑round based on program needs.

The program consists of four different areas: Communication and Culture, Strategic Communication and Writing, Content Creation and Production, and Voice and Performance. Successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to teach up to three sections of any given course.

Please attach your current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience teaching college‑level courses or your desire to do so. Please do not include any other documentation.

Schedule & Location

• Day and evening teaching opportunities.
• Courses may be offered at our campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, and The Bronx, or online.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience is preferred, but expertise, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help students is far more important.

Education Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate from an accredited institution in an appropriate academic discipline.

Application Instructions

Submit your CV and cover letter via the application portal. Do not attach any additional documents.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and flexible spending options.

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].