Clinical Lab Instructor Anatomy Physiology

The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates for a 9month faculty position as the Clinical Lab Instructor in Anatomy & Physiology in the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University beginning September 1 2025. 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.

This is an opportunity to join the School of Health and Natural Sciences with undergraduate programs in biology clinical laboratory science communication disorders exercise science occupational therapy assistant (AAS degree) veterinary technology and 4 accredited graduate health professional programs including (communication disorders occupational therapy physical therapy and physician assistant studies).

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate laboratory teaching impactful service in the University community and mentoring undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates who have innovative approaches to promoting student success in areas of:

• Projectbased learning (PBL) experiences
• Curriculum development
• Classroom inclusivity and highimpact pedagogical practices
• Experience with Anatomage Tables
• Experience mentoring peer tutors in labs

• Teaching multiple laboratory sections per year of Anatomy & Physiology laboratory courses using an innovative curriculum incorporating Anatomage Tables
• Working to enhance the curriculum in collaboration with the course coordinators including assisting with the design and delivery of curricular materials helping to coordinate the lab curriculum with the lecture course and supporting the incorporation of data collection tools
• Ensuring labs are equipped with all necessary supplies and materials that promote safe and compliant use of the labs
• Fulfilling instructor responsibilities of grading attendance tracking and reporting submitting academic updates for students collecting assessment data and meeting with students outside of class
• Attending training sessions and teaching workshops
• Collaborating with the teaching assistants and laboratory staff to ensure efficient setup and cleanup of laboratories after each session

Required Qualifications:

• Masters 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 preprofessional health science/healthcare students
• Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills
• Strong technological skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment as well as the willingness to commit to following the pedagogical protocols outlined by the Health Science Department
• Teach at Mercys Westchester campus (Dobbs Ferry) and Bronx campus (Eastern Bronx) as needed
• Actively participate in university school and department meetings
• Able to travel between Westchester (Dobbs Ferry) and Bronx (Eastern Bronx) campuses
• Complete other duties as assigned

• 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) (Blackboard) and teleconferencing software (Blackboard Collaborate and Zoom)

• Minimum of a masters degree in biology or related field

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic independent coeducational New York City area university 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 regions largest private nonprofit MinorityServing 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 bachelors degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines including Psychology Sociology and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County inand 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.

Mercys student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment including fulltime and parttime undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry the Bronx and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer highquality 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 highquality 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 atOption 6 or via email at .

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate nondiscriminatory 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.

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