Adjunct Faculty (Lecture/Lab), Nursing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking adjunct faculty to teach courses in the nursing programs at Mercy University. Candidates will be responsible for teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses across various clinical areas.

Applicants must preferably hold a doctoral degree and possess significant clinical experience. The University emphasizes diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree is preferred for teaching positions.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time clinical experience required for the graduate program.
• National certification required for applicants teaching in nurse practitioner programs.
• Lab experience is recommended for lab courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
• Deliver lab instruction in specified clinical areas.
• Participate in course planning and curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Clinical Experience

Lab Instruction

Curriculum Development

Education

Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, DNSc, or DNP)

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Mercy University is seeking adjunct faculty to teach courses in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs at our Bronx and Dobbs Ferry campuses. Applicants will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and, for lab instruction, will teach in the undergraduate nursing program clinical areas: Fundamentals, Pediatric/Parent-Child, Medical Surgical, Psychiatric, and Community Health clinical experiences. For graduate courses, needs include Family Nurse Practitioner primary care courses, advanced pharmacology, and NP role development courses. Course assignments are dependent upon the needs of the University each semester.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
• Deliver lab instruction in specified clinical areas.
• Provide instruction for graduate courses such as Family Nurse Practitioner primary care, advanced pharmacology, and NP role development.
• Participate in course planning and curriculum development as required by the University.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNSc, or DNP) is preferred.
• For the graduate program, applicants with a master’s degree must have a minimum of 5 years of full‑time clinical experience in the discipline; a master’s degree in nursing is required for undergraduate courses.
• National certification is required for applicants teaching in nurse practitioner programs. National certification in other clinical specialties is preferred (MS in Nursing Education or MS in Nursing Administration).
• Lab experience is recommended for lab courses; teaching experience is preferred.

Documentation Required

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted for review; official transcripts required if selected)
• Contact information for at least three references

Eligibility & Location

Employment is limited to candidates residing in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce that includes historically underrepresented groups. 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. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for the hiring process upon request.