Instructor - Pharmaceutical Sciences jobs in Albany, NY

Instructor, Medical Humanities

Faculty

Full Time

9.5 Month

The Department of Allied Health Sciences, within the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, seeks a full-time (9.5 month) Instructor with expertise in the medical/health humanities. The appointment is scheduled to begin in the Fall 2024 semester and will consist of teaching four courses per semester, primarily at the undergraduate level.

Candidates must have either a Master’s Degree or Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.A., or Sc.D) in a medical humanities-related discipline, with college-level teaching experience in medical/health humanities or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching college-level courses in history of health and medicine, philosophy of medicine, medical anthropology, medical sociology, global health, health equity, literature and medicine, narrative medicine, or science and technology studies.

The successful candidate will primarily teach courses in their areas of expertise but may be called on to teach courses that satisfy the college’s universal/general education requirements as needed. They will also be expected to advise students and contribute to the service mission of the department and college.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a medical humanities-related discipline, with college-level teaching experience in medical/health humanities or a related field.

Ideal candidates will have prior experience teaching college-level courses in history of health and medicine, philosophy of medicine, medical anthropology, medical sociology, global health, health equity, literature and medicine, narrative medicine, or science and technology studies.

$50,000 to $55,000; commensurate with experience