Adjunct Faculty - Communication Disorders Print (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mercyedu/jobs/newprint/4742868) Apply  Adjunct Faculty - Communication Disorders Salary $500.00 - $735.71 Semi-Monthly Location Dobbs Ferry, NY Job Type Part Time Faculty Job Number 00844 Division School of Health & Natural Sciences Department Communication Disorders Opening Date 11/26/2024 Union Status Non-Union + Description + Benefits Job Posting Summary The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates for an adjunct professor position in the Communication Disorders program beginning January 1, 2025. This position involves preparing and delivering lectures, developing course materials, assessing student performance, and providing academic support in areas related to speech, language, and communication disorders. The adjunct professor will collaborate with department faculty, participate in student advising, and maintain expertise in the field to ensure up-to-date instruction. Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities: + Prepare and teach in-person and/or online graduate classes, including: using Blackboard to build and share course materials with students, creating syllabi inline with program and university standards, timely submission of feedback and course grades, and meeting all academic course deadlines and policies + Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence + Contribute assessment data and course information as requested + Provide at least one hour of availability outside of the classroom + Provide world-class education that prepares students to think and respond critically and creatively in a rapidly changing field-based scientific study and other classroom and field practices Qualifications Required Skills & Experience: + Applicants with no teaching experience should have at least two years of professional experience within the discipline + Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a current CV, statement of teaching philosophy/experience, teaching evaluations (if applicable), and full contact information for at least three academic or professional references + Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association + Area of specialty is dependent on specific program needs Education Requirements: + Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology or related fields is required About Mercy Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City areauniversity that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution , proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students. Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology , and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022. Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students. Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn oncampuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, andManhattan as well as online. At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more. Our Mission: Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world. EEO Statement 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. As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email atHR@mercy.edu. The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy 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. Campus Safety Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here. (https://www.mercy.edu/media/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-1042023) Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more. Health Insurance: UntitedHealthcare Oxford In-network and out-of-network plan options EmblemHealth HIP Prime HMO (Union Staff) Dental Insurance: UnitedHealthcare Oxford In-network and out-of-network plan options Vision Insurance: UntitedHealthcare Oxford Paid Time Off: Mercy University provides generous leave benefits to its employees. Disabilities & Workers Compensation Insurance: Coverage in accordance with New York State regulations Life Insurance: Long-Term Disability:The Hartford Short-Term Disability:The Hartford Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Ameriflex Retirement Benefits: TIAA The Mercy University Retirement Plan is comprised of two components: Deferred Compensation Plan All eligible employees may contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan on a pre-tax basis upon joining the University. Defined Contribution Plan Eligible employees are enrolled in the Defined Contribution Plan after two (2) years of full-time employment at Mercy University and receive a semi-monthly contribution from the College, based on age and salary. If an employee is under age 36, they will receive a contribution of 3.3% of their annual salary each pay period. If an employee is age 36 or older, they will receive a contribution of 9% of their annual salary each pay period. If employed full-time for two (2) or more consecutive years by another institution(s) of higher education (college or university), without an intervening break in service within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment before joining Mercy, please submit a waiting period waiver form to Office of Human Resources. The Defined Contribution will begin as of the first day of the month following receipt of the completed waiver form. Remote Work: Mercy University recognizes the important role that workplace flexibility can play in an employee’s ability to manage work-life balance. Learn more about our remote work policyhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/remote-work-policy-final) . Tuition Remission: Staff & Faculty Mercy University provides a competitive education to students and extends that formal education opportunity to employees, and their spouses/domestic partners, and dependents at a reduced tuition rate through this Tuition Remission Benefits Policy for Mercy Employees. Learn more about our tuition remissionhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/tuition-remission) . Tuition Exchange: We are a member of the Tuition Exchange Program. Employees are eligible to apply for the Tuition Exchange Program after completing two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment. Employee Assistance Program: Compsych Voluntary Benefits: Allstate Identity Protection LegalEase Liberty Mutual Auto & Homeowners Nationwide Pet Insurance PlumBenefits ScriptSave Working Advantage Note: The above describes a brief summary of benefits and is subject to change. Employer Mercy University Address 555 Broadway Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522 Phone 914-674-7839 Website http://www.mercy.edu Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email