Health Science-Pre-Physician Assistant, Adjunct Faculty

Gengras Center; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,400; Part time

Job summary

The University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to join the Nutrition and Public Health Department as part‑time adjunct faculty. The department is actively recruiting adjuncts for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters to teach pre‑Physician Assistant undergraduate students.

The courses available include: HESC480 Integrative Experience in Health Science and HESC4XX Pathophysiology of Disease. Responsibilities include preparing lectures and assignments, grading promptly, maintaining

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a health‑science discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2–6 credits designated as contact time with students.
• Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other assignments aligned with the syllabus.
• Grade all student assignments in a timely manner, providing appropriate feedback to promote academic success.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours and be available a minimum of one additional hour per week, in‑person or virtually, to support students.
• Attend program/department meetings as requested.
• Delineate clear instruction reflecting current college‑level teaching methods for the subject area.
• Learn and utilize USJ technology to facilitate instruction.
• Meet all scheduled class periods throughout the semester, following the academic calendar.
• Submit mid‑semester and final grades to the Registrar’s Office within required time‑frames, leaving all records with the department chair upon completion.
• Create a supportive atmosphere for student success.

Education

Master’s degree or higher in a health‑science discipline from a regionally accredited institution

Job description

West Hartford, CT, US

Job Description

The University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as part‑time adjunct faculty within the Nutrition and Public Health Department. The department is actively recruiting adjuncts for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters to teach pre‑Physician Assistant undergraduate students. The courses available include:

Courses Offered

• HESC480 – Integrative Experience in Health Science, 3 cr [Fall 2026 Semester]
• HESC4XX – Pathophysiology of Disease, 3 cr [Spring 2027 Semester]

The HESC480 class is designed as an integrative experience to help students reflect on their health science coursework and core curriculum, recognizing connections among epidemiology, physiology, biochemistry, pathophysiology, and nutrition. It introduces students to the USJ PA curriculum, medical documentation, patient interview skills, basic diagnostics, professionalism, and higher‑level critical thinking needed for PA school.

The HESC4XX course examines mechanisms underlying disease and injury, emphasizing physiological and cellular changes during illness, stress, and dysfunction across life stages. Students analyze alterations in body systems—cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, immune, neurological, and musculoskeletal—to produce clinical signs and symptoms, integrating anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry for evidence‑based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2–6 credits designated as contact time with students.
• Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other assignments aligned with the syllabus.
• Grade all student assignments in a timely manner, providing appropriate feedback to promote academic success.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours and be available a minimum of one additional hour per week, in‑person or virtually, to support students.
• Attend program/department meetings as requested.
• Delineate clear instruction reflecting current college‑level teaching methods for the subject area.
• Learn and utilize USJ technology to facilitate instruction.
• Meet all scheduled class periods throughout the semester, following the academic calendar.
• Submit mid‑semester and final grades to the Registrar’s Office within required time‑frames, leaving all records with the department chair upon completion.
• Create a supportive atmosphere for student success.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in a health‑science discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information

• Teaching assignments are part‑time and semester‑based, dependent on enrollment and departmental need.
• The course is offered in‑person only; indicate general availability and teaching experience in the cover letter.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function, demonstrating dependability.

Compensation

• Non‑Terminal Degree & 0–6 credits experience = $3,000
• Terminal Degree & 0–6 credits experience = $3,200
• Non‑Terminal Degree & 7 or more credits experience = $3,400
• Terminal Degree & 7 or more credits experience = $3,700

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply online. Submit a cover letter addressing subject‑area strengths, interests, and teaching experience, including general availability.

The Department Chairperson will review applications and contact qualified applicants directly about specific opportunities. Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Saint Joseph as adjunct faculty.