Adjunct Instructor—Department of Environmental and Health Sciences

Northern Vermont University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a course in Naturopathy during the Spring 2023 semester. The course will be taught on the campus of Northern Vermont University’s Johnson Campus located in Johnson, Vermont. The need for flexibility in teaching modalities may be a necessity.

Northern Vermont University (NVU) fosters the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of every student in a community committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide innovative professional and liberal arts educational experiences that prepare students to be critical thinkers and engaged global citizens.

POSITION: Part-time, Adjunct Instructor in Holistic Health

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching the following course, as well as engaging with and mentoring students; keep regular office hours, being available to students for consultation; encouraging and allowing students the time in class to complete the student evaluation forms distributed electronically near the completion of your course(s).

Course No & Name: HHS-2060 Naturopathic Medicine

Credits: 1

Course description:

Naturopathic medicine is primary care with an emphasis on prevention and natural therapies - using a combination of homeopathy, nutrition, Chinese medicine, Ayurveda and Botanical. Naturopathic doctors are trained in 4-5 year medical schools to diagnose and treat most common health conditions using the most natural, safe and gentle therapies that work given the situation. Naturopathic doctors have recently been given legal status to practice medicine comparable to Allopathic medical physicians in the state of Vermont. A Naturopathic doctor can now be a patient's primary care physician who can prescribe pharmaceutical drugs, some surgical procedures and natural medical options for the treatment of disease. Naturopathic doctor medical services are now also covered by insurance. This course will cover the historical context, scientific background, training, scope of practice, regulation, appropriate use and therapies utilized in naturopathic medicine.

Qualifications:

For consideration, candidates must possess at least a master's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience. Some teaching experience is preferable.

The University values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. NVU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the Vermont State Colleges' system. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Candidate must submit a cover letter, resume, and diversity, equity & inclusion statement as part of their application.

STARTING DATE: January, 2023

DEADLINE: Review of applications begins on 9/1/22 and will continue until the search is complete.