Adjunct Faculty - Medical Terminology

About the Role

Mount Aloysius College is searching for qualified candidates to teach undergraduate Medical Terminology coursework on an adjunct basis during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Opportunities exist in multiple content areas. Each 15-week course is scheduled to be taught in person at our Cresson location during daytime hours. Sections will be offered twice a week, Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, depending on need.

Responsibilities

• Create an interactive, student-centered learning environment in the classroom
• Make some basic course materials available to students using the Canvas Learning Management System

Qualifications

• Master's degree or graduate degree in a related field such as Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or other related field
• At least two (2) years of relevant classroom teaching experience required
• Collegiate teaching experience highly preferred
• An equivalent combination of applicable teaching experience and education will be considered
• Experience using Canvas Learning Management System, or similar LMS preferred
• Ability to remain flexible, employ a range of teaching methods, and effectively incorporate technology into the teaching/learning process
• Strong interpersonal and both oral and written communication skills
• Organizational and record-keeping skills necessary
• Adjunct appointments are single-semester opportunities only, with no guarantee of future appointments
• This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time; all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of their application

Benefits

• Participation in retirement savings plan
• Limited tuition remission benefits for themselves and their dependents
• Complimentary access to wellness center/gym
• Eligibility for Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to various employee discounts

About Mount Aloysius College

Mount Aloysius College is a private, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, serving a diverse community of learners. The College has a long history of responding to community needs through relevant academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA, Cambria County. Founded in 1853 by the Dublin, Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE). The College provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff.

Commitment to Diversity

Mount Aloysius is committed to building an inclusive community that values each person and respects diversity of all kinds – diversity of thought, experience, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. to create a workplace where everyone participates and is able to contribute their own unique gifts, talents and perspectives.