New River Community College
Adjunct Faculty - Acupuncture - Patient Assessment
New River Community College, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
Overview
Adjunct Faculty - Acupuncture - Patient Assessment at the New England School of Acupuncture, Worcester, MA for the Spring 2026 term. This is a 2-credit, 30-hour in-person course for third-year students, scheduled on Wednesdays 8:30am-10:40am on the Worcester, MA campus. Course dates are January 14–April 22 (14 weeks).
The selected candidate will deliver high quality learning experiences and assessment for the acupuncture program, bringing subject matter expertise to the responsibilities of teaching on-site biomedical patient assessment. The course provides acupuncture students with an understanding of how a physical examination is used in the evaluation and assessment of the patient in the development of a working diagnosis. The fundamentals of the physical examination of the integumentary system, head and neck, thorax and lungs, heart and peripheral vascular system, abdomen, musculoskeletal system, nervous system and reproductive system are covered, including history-taking, palpation, percussion and auscultation, as well as laboratory testing, imaging studies and other diagnostic instrumentation. At completion, students will be able to assess patients according to physical findings, symptoms, signs, lab work and other diagnostic testing modalities.
Responsibilities
Deliver didactic instruction through the online Learning Management System Blackboard® in a synchronous classroom setting
Provide an engaging active learning environment for students
Provide students with periodic assessments of their progress toward meeting course learning outcomes, which demonstrate clinical applications of concepts covered
Apply grading policies fairly and consistently
Develop and adhere to the course syllabus per the NESA/MCPHS format, which includes course description, learning outcomes, attendance policy in line with that of MCPHS, and assessment criteria, including assignment deliverables and timelines
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean
Requirements
Master's degree required, doctoral degree preferred
Experience teaching Patient Assessment
Commitment to graduate education and student success
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Experience teaching online strongly preferred
Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with students and administration/staff
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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.
About Us Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, and a large health sciences university with campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, with a mission to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world.
Equal Opportunity MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.
To apply, visit the position listing at the MCPHS career site.
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The selected candidate will deliver high quality learning experiences and assessment for the acupuncture program, bringing subject matter expertise to the responsibilities of teaching on-site biomedical patient assessment. The course provides acupuncture students with an understanding of how a physical examination is used in the evaluation and assessment of the patient in the development of a working diagnosis. The fundamentals of the physical examination of the integumentary system, head and neck, thorax and lungs, heart and peripheral vascular system, abdomen, musculoskeletal system, nervous system and reproductive system are covered, including history-taking, palpation, percussion and auscultation, as well as laboratory testing, imaging studies and other diagnostic instrumentation. At completion, students will be able to assess patients according to physical findings, symptoms, signs, lab work and other diagnostic testing modalities.
Responsibilities
Deliver didactic instruction through the online Learning Management System Blackboard® in a synchronous classroom setting
Provide an engaging active learning environment for students
Provide students with periodic assessments of their progress toward meeting course learning outcomes, which demonstrate clinical applications of concepts covered
Apply grading policies fairly and consistently
Develop and adhere to the course syllabus per the NESA/MCPHS format, which includes course description, learning outcomes, attendance policy in line with that of MCPHS, and assessment criteria, including assignment deliverables and timelines
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean
Requirements
Master's degree required, doctoral degree preferred
Experience teaching Patient Assessment
Commitment to graduate education and student success
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Experience teaching online strongly preferred
Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with students and administration/staff
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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.
About Us Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, and a large health sciences university with campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, with a mission to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world.
Equal Opportunity MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.
To apply, visit the position listing at the MCPHS career site.
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