Health Professions Adjunct

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year.

Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized but encouraged to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

Adjunct positions available to teach HIT 120:
Medical terminology and HPR 101:
Intro to Health Professions. Courses to be offered on OCC main campus during day and evening hours. Major responsibilities include:

• Prepare and present lectures.
• Meet with students as needed to answer questions.
• Respond to student queries (e.g., email or voice mail) in a timely manner.
• Write, administer, and grade all student assignments and exams.
• Compute grades and submit them on time.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in health care field with two (2) years' work experience in a health-related field from an accredited college, university, or foreign equivalency.
• Active health-related license, credential, or certification (must provide a copy for consideration).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Healthcare field from an accredited college, university, or foreign equivalency.
• Prior experience teaching college-level courses.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. Other languages will also be considered.

Additional Information:

• The adjunct pay rate for the 2025/26 academic year is $1,483 per credit hour. Classes will be assigned as needed based on enrollment.
• Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

Application Instructions:

• To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at the time of application, including your availability to teach.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, with at least one being a current or previous supervisor. Finalists will be contacted before reference checks.
• Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.

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