Adjunct Faculty- School of Education

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy University is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach foundational courses such as Special Education, Leadership, Secondary Education, Early Childhood/Childhood Education, Literacy and TESOL programs. Candidates should have teaching certificates and experience in K-12 and higher education, including online teaching, and a commitment to working with diverse student backgrounds.

Preferred candidates hold a doctoral or M.S.

Qualifications

• A teaching certificate from the relevant field.
• Experience teaching in K-12 schools and in higher education.
• Experience teaching online and willingness to teach diverse student groups.

Skills

Teaching certificate

K-12 teaching experience

Higher Education teaching experience

Online teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Collegiality

Effective communication

Diverse learners preparation

Education

Doctoral/M.S. degree in Early Childhood/Childhood Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership, Literacy, TESOL or Secondary Education

Teaching certificate in relevant field

Job description

Job Summary:

Mercy University's School of Education Studies is looking forqualified adjunct faculty members who can teach foundationalcourses (e.g., Special Education, Leadership, Secondary Education,Early Childhood /Childhood Education, Literacy and/or TESOLprograms).

Required Skills & Experience:

• A teaching certificate from the relevant field
• Teaching experiences in K-12 schools
• Teaching experiences in Higher Education
• Experiences in online teaching and learning
• Willingness to work with students from diverse backgrounds andneeds
• Collegiality with other faculty members
• Effectiveness in communication
• Skilled to prepare teacher candidates for working with studentswith diverse learning needs in a variety of settings

Education Requirements:

• A doctoral/M.S. degree from a relevant field (such as EarlyChildhood/Childhood Education, Special Education, EducationalLeadership, Literacy, TESOL, Secondary Education)
• A teaching certificate from the relevant field (e.g., SWD,Childhood Education, Social Studies)

• Preferred, but not mandatory: ability to teach on the DobbsFerry and Bronx campuses in person during the day

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New YorkCity area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate andgraduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business,Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, andSocial and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-ServingInstitution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse.As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), MercyUniversity, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in thecountry for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges andUniversities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning theirprestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latinostudents.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a nationalleader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in severaldisciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business.Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College inWestchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment tohelp a diverse student body set a course for their future. Tosupport its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number offederal grants which enable us to better develop and delivereducation to our students.

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New Yorkmetropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-timeundergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercystudents learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattanas well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and theirfamilies with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. Weoffer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuitiondiscounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission:

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students theopportunity to transform their lives through higher education byoffering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized andhigh-quality learning environments, thus preparing students toembark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughouttheirlives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changingworld.

Benefits Eligible:

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

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].

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here.