Adjunct Faculty – Acupuncture – Introduction to Public Health

MCPHS • Boston, MA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The New England School of Acupuncture seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver high-quality learning experiences and assessments for the acupuncture program during the spring 2027 term. The selected candidate will teach Japanese acupuncture in an on-site, in-person classroom on the Boston campus. The course meets Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:40 p.m., January 14, 2027, through April 29, 2027.

The course presents an overview of the historical and theoretical roots of Japanese acupuncture styles, along with their diagnostic and treatment techniques. Students learn abdominal palpation, identification of diagnostic patterns, and assessment of pulse qualities to develop a basic understanding of the application of Japanese acupuncture.

Requirements

• Master of Acupuncture or Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
• Active Massachusetts acupuncture license.
• A minimum of five years of Japanese acupuncture clinical practice.
• Commitment to graduate education and student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with students and administration/staff.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree preferred.
• Experience teaching Japanese acupuncture strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic and practical instruction in an in-person classroom setting.
• Provide an engaging, active learning environment for students.
• Provide students with periodic assessments of their progress toward course learning outcomes, demonstrating clinical applications of concepts covered.
• Apply grading policies fairly and consistently.
• Adhere to the course syllabus in the NESA/MCPHS format, including the course description, learning outcomes, attendance policy in line with MCPHS, and assessment criteria, including assignment deliverables and timelines.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level