"Adjunct/Part-time Instructors for Faculty Pool/Health Sciences Department"

Adjunct/Part-time Instructors for Faculty Pool/Health Sciences Department

Campus Title: Instructor

Department: Health Sciences

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Part-time, Temporary / Spring Semester 2026

Timeframe: One Semester with possible extension for Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of the Health Sciences Department

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary:

Unit Member per credit $2,253.60 / Per 3 credit class $6,760.80

Non-Unit Member per credit $1,496.73 / Per 3 credit class $4,490.19

General Statement of Duties:

The Westfield State University Department of Health Sciences seeks applications for part-time instructors to join our Part-time Faculty Pool. We currently have availability for the Spring 2026 semester for in-person courses including Human Assessment (Mon/Wed 1:40pm-2:55pm, and Mon/Wed 3:10pm-4:25pm).

We anticipate other available courses beginning in Fall 2026. The Health Sciences core courses currently consist of Introduction to Health Care Practice, Human Assessment, Medical Ethics, Research Methods in Evidence Based Practice, and Public Health Interventions. Courses typically have up to 25 students each. The Department of Health Sciences seeks outstanding candidates for its adjunct faculty positions to teach 3-9 credits as needed. The Health Sciences Department offers a BS with concentrations in Clinical, Community Health, Gerontology, and Occupational Therapy Assistant. Teachers are responsible for providing students with quality and up-to-date learning experiences. Part-time faculty will have access to a workspace, access to a campus computer, access to other department faculty, and access to all department events.

Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include but not limited to:

• Course preparation
• Preparation for all in-person classes
• Assessment of student performance
• Availability to students for office hours

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a master's degree in a health science related field, preference given to those with a terminal degree
• Documented expertise in at least one of the following areas: introductory healthcare skills and professions, human assessment, medical ethics, and applied research methods in health professions
• Candidates must demonstrate successful teaching, preference at the baccalaureate level
• Willingness to engage with our learning management system (Brightspace)
• A passion for implementing a variety of teaching and assessment strategies

Additional Information:

Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.