Adjunct Faculty (Lecture/Lab), Nursing

Mercy-University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy University is seeking adjunct faculty to teach in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs at our Bronx and Dobbs Ferry campuses. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree or a master's degree with significant clinical experience, particularly in Family Nurse Practitioner primary care courses.

Applicants will teach courses in various nursing specialties and should have prior teaching experience. The position is ideal for those looking to contribute to a culturally diverse educational environment in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching nursing courses is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time clinical experience for the graduate program.
• National certification is required for nurse practitioner programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses.
• Provide lab instruction in clinical nursing areas.
• Develop and deliver course materials.

Education

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

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Mercy University is seeking applicants for teaching opportunities in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs at our Bronx and Dobbs Ferry campuses. These positions require the ability to teach courses in the undergraduate or graduate programs. Applicants for lab instruction will teach in the undergraduate nursing program in the following clinical areas: Fundamentals, Pediatric, Parent Child, Medical Surgical, Psychiatric, and Community Health clinical experiences. For graduate courses there is a need in these subjects: Family Nurse Practitioner primary care courses, advanced pharmacology, and NP role development course.

This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking adjunct faculty teaching opportunities who wish to teach courses per semester in a culturally diverse setting, when courses are available. Course assignments are dependent upon the needs of the University each semester. Experience teaching nursing courses is preferred.

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 minimum of 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 preferred (MS in Nursing Education or MS in Nursing Administration).
• Lab experience recommended for lab courses, but teaching experience preferred.

Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript, and contact information for at least three references. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted but, if selected, official transcripts will be required. Mercy University promotes a community campus environment; thus, employment is limited to the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.