Health Science-Pre-Physician Assistant, Adjunct Faculty
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University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT, US
Summary
Teach undergraduate pre-Physician Assistant courses, including preparing lectures, assignments, and assessments. Provide student support through regular office hours and timely grading of academic work.
Job Description
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About University of Saint Joseph:
The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.
The University has been recognized as a top national university in Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report's Best College Rankings including being the #1 Connecticut University in "Top Performers on Social Mobility," #2 Connecticut University in "Best Value Schools," and #3 Connecticut University in "Best National Universities."
Ideally situated midway between Boston and New York City, the beautiful 90-acre Olmsted-designed campus is one mile from West Hartford's thriving downtown, and provides an array of cultural events, occasions for spiritual development, and fitness and recreational options. The University also has an active presence outside our campus, reaching into the surrounding community through internships, community service projects, new program and partnerships.
Job Description:
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The University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as part-time adjunct faculty within the Nutrition and Public Health Department. The department is actively recruiting adjuncts for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters to teach pre-Physician Assistant undergraduate students. We currently have openings for the following courses:
This class is designed as an integrative experience course to help students reflect on what they have learned from the health science coursework, as well as, from the Core Curriculum/Gen Ed courses on the way to their final semester as an undergraduate student at USJ. The goal of this course is for students to recognize connections and insight on the epidemiologic, physiologic, biochemical, pathophysiologic and nutritional complexities of diseases and clinical conditions. This class will also introduce students to the modular USJ PA curriculum, learning strategies, medical documentation, patient interview techniques, basic diagnostic testing, professionalism and higher-level critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in PA school. Prerequisite(s): Open to undergraduate students from any major that have been accepted into the USJ PA Program or permission of the Instructor.
This course examines the mechanisms and processes underlying disease and injury in the human body. Emphasis is placed on the physiological and cellular changes that occur with illness, stress, and dysfunction across the lifespan. Students explore alterations in normal body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, immune, neurological, and musculoskeletal systems, and analyze how these changes produce clinical signs and symptoms. The course integrates foundational concepts of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry to support clinical reasoning and evidence‑based decision making in health‑related professions. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
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Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:
The Department Chairperson will review your application. If there is an opening in a subject area you are qualified to teach, the department will contact you directly to discuss the specific opportunity. Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Saint Joseph as adjunct faculty. |
