The Department of Allied Health Sciences, within the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, seeks a full-time (9.5 month) Instructor with expertise in health communications. The appointment is scheduled to begin in the Fall 2024 semester and will consist of teaching four courses per semester, primarily at the undergraduate level.

Candidates must have either a Master’s Degree or Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.A., or Sc.D) in health communications or a related field. Candidates must have demonstrated college-level teaching experience and have excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching college-level courses in areas such as health communication, interpersonal and intracultural communication, organizational communication, health promotion, health campaigns, social campaigns, health literacy, government & policymaking, health education, digital media, and communication technologies.

The successful candidate will teach courses in their areas of expertise as well as communication courses that satisfy the college’s universal/general education requirements. They will also be expected to advise students and contribute to the service mission of the department and college.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.

An advanced degree (MA/MS, minimum) in health communication or a related field.

Ideal candidates will have prior educational experience and experience teaching college-level courses in areas such as health communication, interpersonal and intracultural communication, organizational communication, health promotion, health campaigns, social campaigns, health literacy, government & policymaking, health education, digital media, and communication technologies.