Part-Time Educator I / Assistant Professor - PESMOA

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) in Bethesda, MD seeks a Part-Time Educator I (Assistant Professor) to teach graduate courses and advise Masters and PhD learners.

The role includes developing materials, coordinating GPS courses, and preparing scholarly manuscripts for publication. The position is 8 hours per week with sick leave benefits only, and requires lecture delivery, course coordination, and student evaluations.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Healthcare Policy and Administration.
• Experienced in teaching graduate students.
• Able to communicate clearly in English in spoken and written formats.
• Knowledge of and experience with teaching content areas in field of specialization.
• Familiarity with academic and research advising Master and PhD students.
• Strong personal initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to use sound judgment in solving problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to coordinate disparate groups of faculty and learners in meeting and working together.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordinate for GPS courses for DNP students.
• Deliver lectures, seminars, and varied learning activities.
• Grade GPS deliverables and related activities.
• Submit instructional material to course program coordinator at least 14 days prior to delivery.
• Ensure substitutions in teaching assignments are pre-approved in writing.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and attend required training.

Skills

Healthcare Policy

Graduate Teaching

Clear Communication

Student Advising

Independent Work

Interpersonal Skills

Coordination

Background Check

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

Job Description

HJF is seeking a Part-Time Educator I (Assistant Professor) to serve in teaching and service roles. This position is 8 hours per week and will provide sick leave benefits only. The individual will teach courses, serve as an academic advisor, advise the research projects for Masters and PhD learners. This role will also prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and develop presentations for scholarly conferences.

The Assistant Professor will provide lectures and coursework coordination for the didactic course NURS5120 Global Perspectives Seminar in Complex Healthcare Systems-I (offered in the Fall: Aug-Nov) and NURS 5130 Global Perspective Seminar in Complex Healthcare Systems-II (offered in the Spring: Jan-Apr). The incumbent will be responsible for teaching graduate courses as assigned.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) which is located in Bethesda, MD.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordinate for two Global Perspectives Seminar (GPS) courses designed to provide Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students with the core/foundational content in 6 of the 10 elements in the 2026 American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials.
• Execute course learning strategies that include lectures, seminars, reflection, interprofessional and integrated learning, student presentations, small group work, and written assignments.
• Guide and deliver student evaluations, when necessary, which includes grading GPS Deliverables, IPE Reflective Practice Activities, IPE Leadership Health Systems Sessions, and GPS Discussion Boards.
• Submit instructional material for lecture to the course program coordinator at least 14 days prior to delivery.
• Ensure any substitutions in teaching assignments are pre-approved by the Course Directors in writing.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Doctoral Degree required in a health related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong background in Healthcare Policy and Administration.
• Experienced in teaching graduate students.
• Able to communicate clearly in English in spoken and written formats.
• Knowledge of and experience with teaching content areas in field of specialization.
• Familiarity with academic and research advising Master and PhD students.
• Strong personal initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to use sound judgment in solving problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to coordinate disparate groups of faculty and learners in meeting and working together.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office and classroom setting.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $50.86 - $56.39. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.