Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology

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.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience

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

Physical/Other Requirements

• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies.

Education Requirements

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

Benefits

• High-quality health care plans
• Roth IRA
• Tuition discounts
• Flexible spending
• Retirement benefits
• Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.