Adjunct Faculty – Acupuncture – Introduction to Public Health

The New England School of Acupuncture seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and assessment for the acupuncture program for the spring 2027 term. The selected candidate will bring subject matter expertise to the responsibilities of the on-site, in-person classroom teaching of Japanese acupuncture on the Boston campus. The course will run Thursday 5:30pm-7:40pm January 14, 2027 - April 29, 2027. This course presents an overview of the historical and theoretical roots of Japanese Acupuncture Styles, along with their diagnostic and treatment techniques. Students learn techniques for palpating the abdomen, identifying diagnostic patterns, and assessing pulse qualities to develop a basic understanding of the application of Japanese Acupuncture. Responsibilities Deliver didactic and practical instruction in an in-person classroom settingProvide an engaging active learning environment for studentsProvide students with periodic assessments of their progress toward meeting course learning outcomes, which demonstrate clinical applications of concepts coveredApply grading policies fairly and consistentlyAdhere to the course syllabus per the NESA/MCPHS format, which includes course description, learning outcomes, attendance policy in line with that of MCPHS, and assessment criteria, including assignment deliverables and timelines Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean Required Master of Acupuncture or Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, doctoral degree preferredActive Massachusetts acupuncture licenseMinimum of five years in Japanese acupuncture clinical practiceExperience teaching Japanese acupuncture strongly preferredCommitment to graduate education and student successExcellent organizational and communication skillsMust be able to work independently and effectively interact with students and administration/staff Apply Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution. About Us Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation. MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work. Hiring Range: $4,566.68