Thank you for considering a career at Mercy College of Ohio! 

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

​​The primary function and general purpose of the adjunct faculty position is to support the teaching needs of the program. Responsibilities are focused upon providing excellence in teaching within the curriculum.   ​ 

Essential Job Functions  

• ​​​​Implements the curriculum with effective teaching strategies and evaluation measures. ​​ 

• ​​​Utilizes innovative teaching strategies/information technologies and provides feedback to facilitate student learning.​​ 

• ​​​Evaluates student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.​​ 

• ​​​Maintains accurate record of student achievement and submit documentation by established deadlines.​​ 

• ​​​Provides availability to students to answer questions/concerns regarding course material and expectations.​​ 

• ​​​Manages time effectively for course preparation and learning activities.​​ 

• ​​​Communicates effectively with course and program leadership.​​ 

• ​​​Engages in critical self-reflection regarding personal performance as a faculty member.​​ 

• ​​​Maintains all licenses, certifications, and annual competencies as required for role.​​ 

• ​​​Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning that promotes professional development in the area of content and clinical expertise, teaching and learning, and evaluation strategies.​​ 

• ​​​Serves as a professional role model and upholds the values of the institution.​​ 

• ​​​Meets specific faculty role expectations delineated in the Associate Handbook.​​ 

• ​​​Promotes a healthy work environment for associates.​​ 

• ​​​Provides a student-centered learning environment designed to support student personal and professional growth and achievement of educational goals.​​​ 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Licensing/Certification 

​​​​Current licensure in the appropriate field in the given state, as applicable.  Certification may be required in specific educational programs.  ​(​required​)​ 

​​​Certification in teaching and clinical expertise, if applicable​-​​ (​preferred​)​​ 

Education 

​​​​Must meet programmatic requirements​ (​required​)​​ 

Work Experience 

​​​​If clinical, three years of clinical experience in the appropriate field, if applicable​ (​required​)​ 

​​​If non-clinical, three years of applicable experience​ (​required​)​​ 

Training 

​​​​Dependent on programmatic requirements.​ (​Choose item​)​​ 

Skills 

​​​​Teaching & Instruction 

• ​Ability to deliver engaging, effective instruction aligned with course and program learning outcomes 

• ​Skill in using diverse teaching strategies to support varied learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities 

• ​Experience incorporating inclusive, equitable, and student‑centered teaching practices 

• ​Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems  

• ​Ability to teach in modality assigned: face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats 

​Student Success & Engagement 

• ​Commitment to student retention, success, and completion 

• ​Ability to support and mentor students  

• ​Skill in identifying and responding to early indicators of student academic difficulty 

• ​Strong communication skills that foster respectful, supportive relationships with students 

​Curriculum & Assessment 

• ​Ability to assess student learning and use data to improve teaching and course effectiveness 

​Collaboration & Service 

• ​Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators 

• ​Willingness to participate in shared governance, committees, and institutional initiatives 

• ​Skill in interdisciplinary collaboration and cross‑departmental engagement 

​Professionalism & Growth 

• ​Strong organizational, time‑management, and reliability skills 

• ​Ability to adapt to changing institutional priorities and student needs 

• ​Demonstrated ethical conduct, academic integrity, and respect for diverse perspectives 

​Communication & Interpersonal Skills 

• ​Clear and effective written and oral communication skills 

• ​Ability to provide constructive feedback to students 

• ​Strong interpersonal skills and a collegial approach to teamwork 

Mercy College of Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy College of Ohio associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.