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 primarily be 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.

Employment is limited to residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. International applicants outside those states or the U.S. will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• 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 Black Board, as well as teleconferencing software, particularly Zoom and Black Board Collaborate, strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching online preferred.

• 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.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non‑discriminatory factors set by the university. The university is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

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.