Adjunct Faculty - Medical Terminology

Adjunct Faculty – Medical Terminology (Cresson)

Current Opening

Mount Aloysius College, repeatedly recognized by ModernThink as a “Great College to Work For,” is searching for qualified candidates to teach undergraduate Medical Terminology coursework on an adjunct basis during the 2026-2027 Academic Year.  Opportunities exist in multiple content areas.  

Each 15-week course is scheduled to be taught in person at our Cresson location during daytime hours.  Sections will be offered twice a week, Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, depending on need. 

Faculty are expected to create an interactive, student-centered learning environment in the classroom.  Some basic course materials should be made available to students using the Canvas Learning Management System.

Adjunct faculty at Mount Aloysius College may participate in our retirement savings plan, and are eligible for limited tuition remission benefits for themselves and their dependents.  As an Adjunct faculty member, you also receive complimentary access to our wellness center/gym, are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and have access to various employee discounts.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or graduate degree in a related field such as Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or other related field, and at least two (2) years of relevant classroom teaching experience is required.  Collegiate teaching experience is highly preferred.  An equivalent combination of applicable teaching experience and education will be considered.  Experience using Canvas Learning Management System, or similar LMS preferred.  Must have the ability to remain flexible, employ a range of teaching methods, and effectively incorporate technology into the teaching/learning process.  Strong interpersonal and both oral and written communication skills, organizational and record-keeping skills necessary.  

Adjunct appointments are single-semester opportunities only, with no guarantee of future appointments. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time; all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of their application.

About Mount Aloysius College

Mount Aloysius College (www.mtaloy.edu) is a private, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, serving a diverse community of learners. The College has a long history of responding to community needs through relevant academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA, Cambria County. Founded in 1853 by the Dublin, Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE). The College provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff.

Commitment to Diversity

Mount Aloysius is committed to building an inclusive community that values each person and respects diversity of all kinds – diversity of thought, experience, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. to create a workplace where everyone participates and is able to contribute their own unique gifts, talents and perspectives.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three professional references in confidence to the Office of Human Resources via their online application.  Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 814-886-6494.

Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer