Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor Jobs
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor jobs are open across universities, medical schools, and healthcare systems, from entry-level clinical instructors to experienced educators, with specializations in nursing, physician assistant studies, and allied health disciplines. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.
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Adjunct Lecturer, Biological Sciences The Department of Biology at Barnard College seeks a part-time instructor to teach the following undergraduate courses during the 2026-2027 academic year.Job Description:
Spring 2027
BIOL-BC3590 Senior Seminar in Biology
The adjunct lecturer in BIOL-BC3590 Senior Seminar in Biology guides students as they explore the primary literature in the Biological Sciences in greater depth than can be achieved in a lecture course. Seminar periods are devoted to oral reports and discussion of assigned readings and student reports. Students will write one extensive literature review of a topic related to the central theme of the seminar section. Topics vary per semester and are based on the instructor’s teaching and research interests.
Pay Rate: $14,000
Exact instructional assignments and other academic responsibilities are determined by the Chair or Director.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree in a related discipline is strongly preferred.
Application Requirements
Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered. Applicants are required to upload the following documents:
- CV
- Statement of interest (including teaching philosophy, most relevant prior teaching experience, advanced pedagogical or relevant training)
Finalists will be asked to identify three references, including one with direct knowledge of their teaching capabilities.
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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Barnard CollegeTime Type:
Part timeIf you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.
Job:
Adjunct Lecturer, Biological Sciences The Department of Biology at Barnard College seeks a part-time instructor to teach the following undergraduate courses during the 2026-2027 academic year.Job Description:
Spring 2027
BIOL-BC3590 Senior Seminar in Biology
The adjunct lecturer in BIOL-BC3590 Senior Seminar in Biology guides students as they explore the primary literature in the Biological Sciences in greater depth than can be achieved in a lecture course. Seminar periods are devoted to oral reports and discussion of assigned readings and student reports. Students will write one extensive literature review of a topic related to the central theme of the seminar section. Topics vary per semester and are based on the instructor’s teaching and research interests.
Pay Rate: $14,000
Exact instructional assignments and other academic responsibilities are determined by the Chair or Director.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree in a related discipline is strongly preferred.
Application Requirements
Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered. Applicants are required to upload the following documents:
- CV
- Statement of interest (including teaching philosophy, most relevant prior teaching experience, advanced pedagogical or relevant training)
Finalists will be asked to identify three references, including one with direct knowledge of their teaching capabilities.
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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Who's Hiring
- UC San Diego36
- Bentley University12
- University of Southern California8
- Colorado Mesa University6
- The City University of New York6
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in adjunct clinical assistant professor jobs.
- Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant clinical or health sciences field
- Active, unencumbered professional licensure or certification in the applicable discipline
- Minimum of two years of recent direct patient care or clinical practice experience
- Prior experience precepting, supervising, or mentoring students in clinical settings
- Familiarity with accreditation standards such as ACEN, CCNE, ARC-PA, or ACOTE
- Proficiency with learning management systems and clinical simulation or skills lab equipment
Tips for Your Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor Job Search
Tailor your CV for clinical teaching
Adjunct clinical roles weight teaching philosophy statements and patient-contact hours alongside publications. List your clinical hours by setting and population, and include any preceptorship or supervision experience, since departments use that to assess your readiness to mentor students.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists adjunct clinical assistant professor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by clinical specialty and department
Filter openings by your licensure area, such as nursing, occupational therapy, or physician assistant studies. Departments often separate adjunct clinical postings from didactic ones, so read descriptions carefully to confirm the role involves direct student supervision in clinical settings.
Secure your letters of support early
Many programs require a letter from your current clinical employer confirming that your schedule accommodates teaching. Waiting until after you apply creates delays. Ask your supervisor before you submit, and confirm the institution's policy on dual employment if you work full-time.
Prepare a teaching demonstration on a clinical scenario
Hiring committees for clinical faculty roles often ask you to teach a 10-to-15-minute skills demonstration instead of a traditional lecture. Practice walking students through a patient assessment or procedure step-by-step, since clarity of instruction matters more than content depth in that format.
Negotiate for protected preparation time
Adjunct clinical contracts rarely include course-prep hours by default. When you receive an offer, ask whether orientation, curriculum review, and site coordination hours are compensated or included in your contact-hour rate before you sign anything.
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most adjunct clinical assistant professors?
UC San Diego, Bentley University, and University of Southern California are hiring the most adjunct clinical assistant professors right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to track enrollment growth in nursing and allied health programs, so hiring volume shifts seasonally around semester start dates.
How many adjunct clinical assistant professor jobs are remote?
About 29% of adjunct clinical assistant professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on supervision requirements of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include simulation coordination, online didactic coursework, and clinical documentation coaching.
How do you become an adjunct clinical assistant professor?
Start by earning a master's degree or higher in your clinical discipline, since most programs require graduate-level preparation for faculty roles. Accumulate direct patient care experience in your specialty, pursue active licensure, and document any formal or informal student supervision you have done. Then apply to adjunct openings that align with your clinical area and availability.
Can you get an adjunct clinical assistant professor role with little or no teaching experience?
Yes, many programs hire clinicians who have never taught formally, as long as your direct practice experience is strong and recent. Preceptorship, clinical mentorship, or any structured supervision of students or new graduates counts heavily in your favor. Applying to community college programs or programs in high-need specialties, such as psychiatric nursing or respiratory therapy, often lowers the experience threshold further.
What does the adjunct clinical assistant professor interview process look like?
Most programs begin with a phone or video screen conducted by the program director or department chair, followed by a formal interview with a faculty search committee. You are typically asked to deliver a brief teaching demonstration using a clinical topic from the curriculum. References from current or former clinical supervisors are requested before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to adjunct clinical assistant professor jobs?
You can find and apply to adjunct clinical assistant professor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from universities, medical schools, and healthcare systems across the United States. Find roles that match your clinical specialty, availability, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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