Instructor of Health Sciences - 1

Year Temporary, Benefited Campus Title:

Instructor Department:

Health Sciences Job Code:

HA2000 FLSA

Status:

Exempt Funding:

7107-0029

Bargaining Unit:

MSCA Job Type:

Full-Time Temporary, Benefited Timeframe:

Academic Year Shift:

Regular Day Shift Regular Days Off:

Saturday and Sunday Supervision Received:

Reports directly to the chair of the

Health Sciences Department Supervision Exercised:

None Salary:

$73,000-$75,000 (salary commensurate with education and experience) The Department of Health Sciences at Westfield State University invites applications for a temporary full-time faculty position in Health Sciences at the Instructor level for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Department is looking for a faculty member with expertise in community health and public policy within health. The ideal candidate would also have experience in local organizations and health networks. The Department seeks an energetic educator with a commitment to teaching and learning, rooted in a broad-based liberal arts education and critical inquiry. Westfield State University is proud to be a teaching university, where faculty are encouraged to develop innovative pedagogy for the classroom. The teaching load is 24 credits each year, typically 12 credits each semester. In addition to the development and teaching of undergraduate courses, faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activity, which can take many different forms. Faculty provide academic advising and other support to students. Opportunities to advise student research are available and encouraged. Faculty are also expected to offer service to the department, university, and community.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications Include:

Candidates should have a Master's degree or higher in Health Sciences, Public Policy, Public Health or related fields. Candidates must have prior teaching experience at the college level. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching. Candidates should be familiar with, and comfortable with, teaching through a Community Health lens. Preference for candidates working on becoming certified in offering the Healthcare Worker Certification (a Massachusetts licensure).

Additional Information:

Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage .

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

Health Insurance:

Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.

Retirement:

the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.

Tuition Waivers & Discounts:

eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.

Paid Time Off:

employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits. Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage . Disability Accommodations Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor. Background Check Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration. To apply, visit http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?

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