Adjunct Faculty, Neurology

Samuel Merritt University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 6,696 - 89,280; Part time

Job summary

Myana seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Basic Science to teach undergraduate and graduate-level Neurology courses at the Oakland campus. This part-time position requires a strong academic background in Neuroscience and prior teaching experience, preferably at graduate level.

The role involves contributing to student success by collaborating with various stakeholders and demonstrating educational competence in neurology. A flexible approach to teaching and learning is essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience teaching at a higher academic institution; graduate-level teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching neurology (in-person and online) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to student learning, professional growth, and advancement.
• Demonstrate academic competence in neurology.
• Collaborate with various stakeholder groups.
• Design and facilitate differentiated learning goals.

Education

M.S., Ph.D., M.D., D.P.M., or equivalent in Neuroscience or closely related discipline

Job description

Description

Samuel Merritt University (SMU) has a long history of educating highly skilled and compassionate health professionals who positively transform the experience of care in diverse communities. We strive to build and maintain a welcoming and supportive campus environment and affirm diversity as an educational imperative to achieving excellence. The Basic Sciences Department provides excellent instructors for the foundational science courses required in our programs.

The Adjunct Instructor in Basic Science is expected to excel at teaching specific undergraduate and graduate-level courses in their area of expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities

The individual must be able to teach both undergraduate and graduate-level Neurology courses, integrating both conceptual knowledge and applied learning. Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to student learning, professional growth, and advancement.
• Demonstrate academic competence in neurology.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice; remain flexible in adapting course content for different learner cohorts as needed.
• Demonstrate a high degree of self-efficacy, accountability for learner outcomes, and advocacy for student success.
• Collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholder groups within the University to enhance student performance.
• Invest in learners' well-being, health, and safety-physically, socially, and emotionally.
• Design and facilitate differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities that follow a coherent sequence, align to instructional goals, and engage students in advanced-level cognitive learning.
• Perform service to the department by participating in departmental meetings.
• Note: Annual evaluations are not required for this position. Promotion is not available.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S., Ph.D., M.D., D.P.M., or equivalent in Neuroscience, or a closely related discipline.
• At least two years of experience teaching at a higher academic institution; graduate-level teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching neurology (in-person and online) preferred.

Additional Job Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; ability to carry, push, pull, kneel, and stoop.
• Must be able to move about campus to accomplish instructional and service tasks.
• Must be able to teach in person at our Oakland campus.
• Ability to read, write, compose, and edit complex documents.
• Ability to do deskwork/computer work for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to express ideas clearly through verbal and written communication.
• Ability to receive and interpret detailed information through verbal and written communication.
• Ability to mentor students.

Employee Status

Regular

Exemption Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type

Part time

Job Shift

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Pay Range

A reasonable estimate for this position is $600 - $8000 based on teaching assignment. Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.