Adjunct Faculty (Lecture/Lab), Nursing

Mercy University is seeking applicants for teaching opportunities in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs at our Bronx and Dobbs Ferry campuses. These positions require the ability to teach courses in the undergraduate or graduate programs. Applicants for lab instruction will teach in the undergraduate nursing program in the following clinical areas: Fundamentals, Pediatric, Parent Child, Medical Surgical, Psychiatric, and Community Health clinical experiences. For graduate courses there is a need in these subjects: Family Nurse Practitioner primary care courses, advanced pharmacology, and NP role development course.

This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking adjunct faculty teaching opportunities who wish to teach courses per semester in a culturally diverse setting, when courses are available. Course assignments are dependent upon the needs of the University each semester. Experience teaching nursing courses is preferred.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNSc, or DNP) is preferred
• For the graduate program, applicants with a master’s degree must have a minimum of 5 years of full-time clinical experience in the discipline. A minimum of a master's degree in nursing is required for undergraduate courses
• National certification is required for applicants teaching in nurse practitioner programs. National certification in other clinical specialties preferred (MS in Nursing Education or MS in Nursing Administration)
• Lab experience recommended for lab courses, but teaching experience preferred

Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript, and contact information for at least three references. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted but, if selected, official transcripts will be required. Mercy University promotes a community campus environment; thus, employment is limited to the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.