<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Campus Title: Instructor</p> <p>Department: Health Sciences</p> <p>FLSA Status: Exempt</p> <p>Job Type: Part-time, Temporary / Spring Semester 2026</p> <p>Timeframe: One Semester with possible extension for Fall 2026 / Spring 2027</p> <p>Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of the Health Sciences Department</p> <p>Supervision Exercised: None</p> <p>Salary:</p> <p>Unit Member per credit $2,253.60 / Per 3 credit class $6,760.80</p> <p>Non-Unit Member per credit $1,496.73 / Per 3 credit class $4,490.19</p> <p>General Statement of Duties:</p> <p>The Westfield State University Department of Health Sciences seeks applications for part-time instructors to join our Part-time Faculty Pool. We currently have availability for the Spring 2026 semester for in-person courses including Human Assessment (Mon/Wed 1:40pm-2:55pm, and Mon/Wed 3:10pm-4:25pm).</p> <p>We anticipate other available courses beginning in Fall 2026. The Health Sciences core courses currently consist of Introduction to Health Care Practice, Human Assessment, Medical Ethics, Research Methods in Evidence Based Practice, and Public Health Interventions. Courses typically have up to 25 students each. The Department of Health Sciences seeks outstanding candidates for its adjunct faculty positions to teach 3-9 credits as needed. The Health Sciences Department offers a BS with concentrations in Clinical, Community Health, Gerontology, and Occupational Therapy Assistant. Teachers are responsible for providing students with quality and up-to-date learning experiences. Part-time faculty will have access to a workspace, access to a campus computer, access to other department faculty, and access to all department events.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>Duties include but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Course preparation </li><li>Preparation for all in-person classes </li><li>Assessment of student performance </li><li>Availability to students for office hours </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of a master's degree in a health science related field, preference given to those with a terminal degree </li><li>Documented expertise in at least one of the following areas: introductory healthcare skills and professions, human assessment, medical ethics, and applied research methods in health professions </li><li>Candidates must demonstrate successful teaching, preference at the baccalaureate level </li><li>Willingness to engage with our learning management system (Brightspace) </li><li>A passion for implementing a variety of teaching and assessment strategies </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Salary:</p> <p>Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.</p> <p>Disability Accommodations</p> <p>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 (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.</p> <p>Background Check</p> <p>Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>An online application is required. A complete application includes:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter* </li><li>Curriculum vitae </li><li>Unofficial copy of transcripts of highest degree </li><li>Statement of teaching philosophy with areas for continuing scholarship </li><li>Contact information for three reference letter providers </li></ul> <p>Notes:</p> <ul> <li>In your cover letter please include the ways in which you would advance diversity and inclusion in your classroom and at the University. </li></ul> <p>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. ref1@interfolio.com).</p> <p>Application deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. The job will remain open until finalists have been selected.</p> <p>APPLICANTS TO THESE POOLS WILL NOT HEAR BACK ON THEIR STATUS UNLESS AN OPENING OCCURS AND THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR DECIDES HE/SHE WISHES TO INTERVIEW THAT CANDIDATE TO POSSIBLY FILL THE NEW OPENING.</p> <p>NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk. The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.</p>