Instructor of Health Sciences - Temporar

Instructor of Health Sciences - 1 Year Temporary, Benefited

The Department of Health Sciences at Westfield State University invites applications for a temporary full-time faculty position in Health Sciences at the Instructor level for the  academic year. The Department is looking for a faculty member with expertise in community health and public policy within health. The ideal candidate would also have experience in local organizations and health networks. The Department seeks an energetic educator with a commitment to teaching and learning, rooted in a broad-based liberal arts education and critical inquiry.

Westfield State University is proud to be a teaching university, where faculty are encouraged to develop innovative pedagogy for the classroom. The teaching load is 24 credits each year, typically 12 credits each semester. In addition to the development and teaching of undergraduate courses, faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activity, which can take many different forms. Faculty provide academic advising and other support to students.

Opportunities to advise student research are available and encouraged. Faculty are also expected to offer service to the department, university, and community.

Required Qualifications Include:

• Candidates should have a Master's degree or higher in Health Sciences, Public Policy, Public Health or related fields.
• Candidates must have prior teaching experience at the college level.
• Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching.
• Candidates should be familiar with, and comfortable with, teaching through a Community Health lens.
• Preference for candidates working on becoming certified in offering the Healthcare Worker Certification (a Massachusetts licensure).

Salary: $73,000-$75,000 (salary commensurate with education and experience)

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance:
  Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.

Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage.

Disability Accommodations:
Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at  or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Instructions:
An online application is required. A complete application includes:

• Cover Letter*
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copy of transcripts of highest degree
• Statement of teaching philosophy with areas for continuing scholarship
• Contact information for three reference letter providers**

* In your cover letter please include the ways in which you would advance diversity and inclusion in your classroom and at the University.

** Contact information for three reference letter providers should be completed on the reference form. Applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing confidential letter of recommendation should provide the Interfolio based email address (e.g. ).

Final date to receive applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and the job will remain open until finalists have been selected. Any questions about the position should be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Tamara Smith, .