Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Hiring for Faculty – New England School of Acupuncture at Boston, MA Full Time

The New England School of Acupuncture seeks a full-time, on-site faculty member to deliver high-quality education for students in the Master’s and Doctoral-level Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine programs. The faculty member will engage in teaching, service, and scholarship activities, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the University as well as with the Dean. Additionally, the incumbent provides mentorship to students and contributes to the visibility, impact, and reputation of the University and its programs through research and scholarly engagement. The selected candidate will teach graduate in-person and online classes and supervise in NESA’s teaching clinics. Subject matter may include acupuncture and Chinese medicine theory, application and techniques and/or Chinese herbal medicine theory and application. Rank will be commensurate with education and experience.

• Deliver didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via multiple formats (in-person, online, or in a ‘blended’ format) in the Acupuncture or Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine programs.
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Supports incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into the curriculum, as well as co-curricular experiences, to broaden the education of students and expand their knowledge of health disparities.
• Participate in service activities; serve on committees; serve on regional, state, or national organization committees and volunteer activities; represent the program and University in/at community functions; attend School and institutional activities such as Commencement and ceremonies; and support student activities such as health fairs and service projects.
• Participate in scholarship resulting in conference presentations, publishable manuscripts, peer-reviewed instructional materials, or other outcomes consistent with expectations for scholarly activities described in the Faculty Manual.
• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
• Use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments, and other materials and to communicate with students.
• Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms.
• Provide services including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment.
• Attend and participate in monthly School and Department meetings, University ceremonies, and other major events, and serve as a member of University, School and/or Department committees, as assigned.
• Contribute to periodic reviews and revisions of departmental course offerings.
• Maintain advanced knowledge in discipline and areas of expertise.
• Build and maintain relationships with professional organizations involved with the healthcare sector.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Required:
• Masters in Acupuncture and/or Chinese Herbal Medicine (Doctoral degree preferred).
• Minimum of five years of work experience as a licensed acupuncturist and/or Chinese herbalist.
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Active Massachusetts acupuncture license or eligibility to obtain Massachusetts licensure
• Commitment to graduate education and student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals).
• Evidence of teaching excellence
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Physical Requirements:
• Work requires sitting, standing, and walking as part of classroom or clinical instruction.
• Must be able to use technology, such as typing and manipulating a mouse/mouse pad
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs

Apply
Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health- and life-sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan.

MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.