Adjunct Instructor (73256)

Iona University; Village of Bronxville (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an experienced adjunct instructor for Human Anatomy and Physiology. The role involves teaching lab sections, guiding students in practical applications, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should possess a master's degree and have prior teaching experience, with a passion for fostering student success in an engaging learning environment.

Benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; candidates with relevant professional experience encouraged.
• Prior teaching or laboratory experience in anatomy and physiology preferred.
• Commitment to student success in a diverse academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab sessions, guiding students in hands-on exploration of anatomy and physiology topics.
• Administer and grade lab assignments, quizzes, and practical exams.
• Provide guidance and answer questions during lab sessions.

Skills

Proficiency in laboratory practices

Effective communication

Engagement in active learning

Education

Master’s degree in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, or a related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bronxville - Bronxville, NY

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: Masters Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Description

The Health and Wellness program at Iona University is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and student-focused adjunct instructor to teach one or more laboratory sections of HS 136 and HS 137 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and/or II during the 2025-2026 academic year (renewable per semester). This introductory course for nursing and health science majors covers basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. We are seeking a proactive, innovative, and engaging individual who can integrate various technologies into their teaching (i.e., Blackboard Ultra, Anatomage, 3D4medical Anatomy). The individual will teach demonstrating laboratory techniques and utilize materials including anatomy models.

Responsibilities include:

1. Laboratory Instruction: Lead lab sessions, guiding students in hands-on exploration of anatomy and physiology topics such as skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and other major body systems.
2. Assessment: Administer and grade lab assignments, quizzes, and practical exams to evaluate student understanding of course material.
3. Student Support: Provide guidance and answer questions during lab sessions, fostering an engaging and supportive learning atmosphere.
4. Safety Compliance: Uphold all safety standards and protocols in the lab, ensuring proper handling of equipment and specimens.
5. Collaboration: Coordinate with lecture instructors to ensure lab activities reinforce course content and align with curriculum goals.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. Education: Master’s degree in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, or a related field is required; candidates with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply.
2. Experience: Prior teaching or laboratory experience in anatomy and physiology at the college level is preferred.
3. Skills: Proficiency in laboratory practices and safety, effective communication, and the ability to engage students in active learning.
4. Commitment: A passion for teaching and a commitment to student success in a diverse academic environment.

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume or CV, a cover letter detailing relevant experience, and contact information for at least two professional references.

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science, LaPenta School of Business, New York-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of the top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.