Adjunct Faculty - Health Science

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy University is looking for an Adjunct Faculty of Health Science to teach undergraduate courses at the Dobbs Ferry and Bronx campuses. This role involves teaching various subjects including health promotion and communication, and a commitment to fostering a diverse learning environment is essential.

Qualified candidates should possess at least an MPH or MS and have strong organizational and communication skills, along with teaching experience. The position offers competitive salary and potential relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates have excellent teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Working with diverse populations of students is essential.
• Experience teaching online is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach health promotion and related courses at undergraduate level.
• Contribute to a community campus environment.
• Handle teaching duties for courses such as global health and epidemiology.

Skills

Teaching experience at the undergraduate level

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Strong computer skills

Education

MPH or MS in public health, health promotion, or a related discipline

Doctoral degree in public health, or related discipline

Tools

Blackboard

Zoom

Job description

Job Summary

The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Adjunct Faculty of Health Science. Adjunct faculty for Health Science are needed at the Dobbs Ferry and Bronx campuses. This is an opportunity to join a university with undergraduate programs in biology, clinical laboratory science, communication disorders, exercise science, nursing, occupational therapy assistant (AAS degree), and veterinary technology, as well as five accredited graduate health professional programs (communication disorders, occupational therapy, nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies). Salary and rank are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

This position will be responsible for teaching in the undergraduate health promotion concentration in health science; courses for which adjunct instructors are needed include global health, introduction to health promotion, health communication, epidemiology, etc. There may be additional opportunities for online health science courses. We welcome applications from candidates with strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment. Mercy University promotes a community campus environment; employment is limited to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.

Required Skills & Experience

• Candidates with a record of excellent teaching experience at the undergraduate level are strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students within areas of expertise is strongly preferred.
• Commitment to working with a diverse population of undergraduate students.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required.
• Strong computer skills required. Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly with Blackboard, as well as teleconferencing software, particularly Zoom and Blackboard Collaborate, is strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching online preferred.

Education Requirements

• MPH or MS in public health, health promotion, or a related discipline, required.
• Doctoral degree in public health, health promotion, or a related discipline preferred; CHES or MCHES certification preferred.

Physical / Other Requirements

• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies.

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. 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]. Mercy University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.