Adjunct Faculty - Trauma and Resilience in Healthcare Setttings

Eastern Mennonite University • Harrisonburg, VA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty position in the Graduate Nursing program at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). This role involves teaching online and synchronous courses, specifically TRHS 561 - The Biology of Trauma and Fostering Resilience. The course focuses on the impact of trauma and stress on the brain and health, exploring related illnesses and fostering resilience in healthcare professionals and their patients. EMU is a private, faith-based, liberal arts university committed to academic excellence, service, social justice, global engagement, and an inclusive and equitable campus community.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, Psy.D.) preferred (or in progress).
• Masters with related experience accepted.
• Ability to teach online and synchronous courses.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Transcripts (unofficial acceptable for application).
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Cover letter including information on how the candidate's experience will contribute to EMU's mission.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, Psy.D.)

Responsibilities

• Serve as an adjunct faculty member for the Graduate Nursing program.
• Teach up to 9 semester credit hours per semester.
• Teach the fully online and synchronous course: TRHS 561 - The Biology of Trauma and Fostering Resilience.
• Focus the course content on how trauma and unregulated stress affect the brain and health, including brain anatomy, function, regulation, and hormonal control.
• Explore illnesses linked to trauma and unregulated stress.
• Connect course awareness to students' areas of practice and experience to foster resilience in those they care for and for themselves.
• Mentor students in your area of expertise.

Benefits

• Opportunity to teach and mentor students in your area of expertise.
• Flexible scheduling that compliments a clinical practice, research, or other professional work.
• Be part of a campus community focused on academic excellence, peace and justice, and active faith.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level