Adjunct Instructor – Allied Health (Remote)

Title: Adjunct Instructor
School: Graduate School of Nursing & Health Professions – Allied Health
Classification:  Part-Time, Exempt, Faculty
Reports to: Program Chair, Allied Health
Location: Remote
Compensation:  The minimum salary for this position based on residential location, is:  CA $1,440.00 per credit hour, WA $1,321.00 per credit hour, Other locations: $1,308 per credit hour.

Position Overview

Antioch University is seeking a qualified and passionate Instructor to teach Allied Health Courses. Courses are designed to prepare graduate students to become effective leaders in healthcare by developing their leadership skills, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities within diverse healthcare systems and policy organizations. The Instructor will guide students in analyzing and applying theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practices to legal, ethical, and political aspects of healthcare. Course instruction will be delivered in an online format, and the successful candidate will be adept at utilizing contemporary concepts and techniques to effectively engage students in a virtual classroom environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Course Instruction: Deliver course content that covers leadership, healthcare policy, systems thinking, and evidence-based practice, ensuring alignment with the course description and learning objectives.
• Curriculum Development: Develop and update course materials, including syllabi, lectures, assignments, and assessments, that incorporate current trends and issues in healthcare leadership and policy.
• Student Engagement: Foster a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and active participation among students.
• Assessment: Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and projects, providing constructive feedback to promote student learning and development.
• Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to students, offering guidance on academic and professional development, including career pathways in healthcare leadership and advocacy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with department faculty and staff to ensure the course meets program requirements and standards set by accrediting bodies.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with developments in healthcare policy, leadership, and education, and integrate new knowledge into course content.

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• Master’s degree or higher in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Health Policy, or a related field. Doctoral degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare leadership, policy analysis, or advocacy, with a focus on improving healthcare systems and outcomes.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage students and promote a learning environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology and online learning platforms.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that embraces diversity and promotes equity and social justice in healthcare.

Preferred:

• Prior teaching experience at the graduate level, particularly in healthcare-related courses, is highly desirable.
• Experience in applying theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practices in real-world healthcare settings.
• Active involvement in healthcare policy or advocacy organizations at the local, regional, or national level.
• A track record of scholarly work or professional contributions in healthcare leadership or policy.

Hours of Employment

A work schedule will be established in consultation with the Program Chair.

Work Location

Anywhere within the continental United States, either from a home office, at a campus or other University location.

Physical Requirements

The essential functions represent the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of the job at any time.

This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925.  Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining.

Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement

The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.

To Apply: Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume/CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and three professional references with contact information at the time of application.

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For inquiries about the position, please contact:

Gifty Key, EdD, MS
Core Faculty and Founding Program Chair, Allied Health
[email protected]

NOTE:  The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.