Mercy College - Dobbs Ferry, NY
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About the position
The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates for a 9-month faculty position as the Clinical Lab Instructor in Anatomy & Physiology. This position primarily focuses on teaching excellence in the undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology laboratories. We seek faculty who prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals, welcome opportunities to engage with diverse students and colleagues, who incorporate inclusive pedagogical practices into their lab teaching models, and who are committed to ensuring that all students succeed. The University provides strong support for faculty development and many opportunities for collaboration on teaching and pedagogical projects.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate laboratory teaching.
- Mentor undergraduate students.
- Teach multiple laboratory sections per year of Anatomy & Physiology laboratory courses using an innovative curriculum incorporating Anatomage Tables.
- Enhance the curriculum in collaboration with course coordinators.
- Assist with the design and delivery of curricular materials.
- Support the incorporation of data collection tools.
- Ensure labs are equipped with necessary supplies and materials.
- Fulfill instructor responsibilities of grading, attendance tracking, and reporting.
- Collect assessment data and meet with students outside of class.
- Attend training sessions and teaching workshops.
- Collaborate with teaching assistants and laboratory staff for efficient lab operations.
Requirements
- Master's degree in biology or related field with a focus on human anatomy and physiology.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching laboratory courses in anatomy and physiology to a diverse population of undergraduate pre-professional health science/healthcare students.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong technological skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
- Willingness to commit to following the pedagogical protocols outlined by the Health Science Department.
- Ability to teach at Mercy's Westchester and Bronx campuses as needed.
- Active participation in university, school, and department meetings.
- Ability to travel between Westchester and Bronx campuses.
Nice-to-haves
- Proven experience working collaboratively with faculty from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.
- Demonstrated experience in integrating innovative approaches to promote student success and building an inclusive community in the laboratory.
- Previous experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and teleconferencing software.
Benefits
- High-quality health care plans.
- Retirement benefits.
- Tuition discounts.
- Flexible spending.
- Generous leave benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
