Adjunct Faculty – Acupuncture – Introduction to Public Health

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences • Boston, MA

4d • Remote

About The Position

The New England School of Acupuncture seeks an adjunct faculty member to provide high-quality learning experiences and evaluation for its acupuncture program. The selected candidate will teach Introduction to Public Health remotely in an online, synchronous format using Blackboard. The course runs Mondays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Eastern Time, January 11, 2027, through April 26, 2027.

The course introduces public health principles and practices, with a focus on disease prevention, health promotion, and addressing health inequities. Students explore determinants of health, morbidity and mortality trends, evidence-based strategies, and ecological health perspectives. The course emphasizes integrating public health knowledge into clinical practice, including communicable disease management, health education, and responses to emerging health threats.

Requirements

• Experience teaching Introduction to Public Health online in a higher education environment.
• Master’s degree required.
• Strong background in public health concepts and 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic instruction through Blackboard in a synchronous online classroom.
• Provide an engaging, active learning environment for students.
• Periodically assess students’ progress toward course learning outcomes, demonstrating clinical applications of covered concepts.
• Apply grading policies fairly and consistently.
• Follow the course syllabus in the NESA/MCPHS format, including course description, learning outcomes, attendance policy aligned with MCPHS policy, assessment criteria, assignment deliverables, and timelines.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

What This Job Offers

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