"Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology"

Job Details

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty – Anatomy & Physiology

Department: Health Science

Division: School of Health and Natural Sciences

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: Exempt

Position Number: AF4115 EClass: 11

Reports To: Program Director Salary Grade: $500 - $735.71

Effective Date:

Job Summary:

The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University is seeking passionate, dedicated and experienced Anatomy and Physiology instructors to join our adjunct faculty.

This position will be primarily located at the Mercy University Dobbs Ferry campus and the instructor will be responsible for teaching one or more in-person sections of Anatomy and Physiology lab and/or lectures.

We welcome applications from candidates with strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment. Candidates must have a commitment to working in a multicultural setting.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Candidates with a record of excellent teaching at the undergraduate level are strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology I or II labs and/or lectures to undergraduate students strongly preferred.
• Commitment to working with a diverse population of undergraduate students.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required
• Strong computer skills required. Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly with BlackBoard, as well as teleconferencing software, particularly Zoom and BlackBoard Collaborate, strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching online preferred.

Education Requirements:

• M.S. in Anatomy and Physiology or a related discipline, required.
• Ph.D. in Anatomy and Physiology or a related discipline preferred;

Physical/Other Requirements:

• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies

Mercy University promotes a community campus environment. As a result, employment is limited to the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.