PA Program – Adjunct Lab – Mercy College

Job Summary

The primary function and general purpose of the adjunct faculty position is to support the teaching needs of the program. Responsibilities are focused upon providing excellence in teaching within the curriculum. Implements the curriculum with effective teaching strategies and evaluation measures. Utilizes innovative teaching strategies/information technologies and provides feedback to facilitate student learning. Evaluates student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes. Maintains accurate record of student achievement and submit documentation by established deadlines. Provides availability to students to answer questions/concerns regarding course material and expectations. Manages time effectively for course preparation and learning activities. Communicates effectively with course and program leadership. Engages in critical self-reflection regarding personal performance as a faculty member. Maintains all licenses, certifications, and annual competencies as required for role. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning that promotes professional development in the area of content and clinical expertise, teaching and learning, and evaluation strategies. Serves as a professional role model and upholds the values of the institution. Meets specific faculty role expectations delineated in the Associate Handbook. Promotes a healthy work environment for associates. Provides a student-centered learning environment designed to support student personal and professional growth and achievement of educational goals.

About the Role

This position supports the teaching needs of the program and implements the curriculum with effective teaching strategies and evaluation measures. It also involves utilizing innovative teaching strategies/information technologies and providing feedback to facilitate student learning. Additionally, it requires maintaining accurate records of student achievement and engaging in critical self-reflection regarding personal performance as a faculty member.

Responsibilities

• Implements the curriculum with effective teaching strategies and evaluation measures.
• Utilizes innovative teaching strategies/information technologies and provides feedback to facilitate student learning.
• Evaluates student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
• Maintains accurate record of student achievement and submit documentation by established deadlines.
• Provides availability to students to answer questions/concerns regarding course material and expectations.
• Manages time effectively for course preparation and learning activities.
• Communicates effectively with course and program leadership.
• Engages in critical self-reflection regarding personal performance as a faculty member.
• Maintains all licenses, certifications, and annual competencies as required for role.
• Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning that promotes professional development in the area of content and clinical expertise, teaching and learning, and evaluation strategies.

Requirements

• Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Higher minimum degrees may be needed to meet programmatic needs. Degree is congruent with program or specialty that you teach.
• Preferred Education: Graduate (Master’s) or Post-Graduate Degree (doctorate). Terminal research or practice degree in needed specialty (i.e. PhD, DNP, PharmD, EdD).
• Required Years and Type of Experience: Three years of clinical experience in the appropriate field.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Proficiency in computer skills. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Has situational awareness to respond promptly and adapt to change as needed.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Two years of teaching experience; Professional certification.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible). Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts. Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders. Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

Pay

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Schedule

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