Adjunct Faculty, Health Sciences

Adjunct Faculty, Health Sciences

Position Status: Adjunct Tenure: Non-Tenured Rank: Instructor Base Pay: $961.00 per credit hour

Position Summary Information Job Description Summary The College of Nursing and Health Sciences seeks to create a pool of adjunct faculty to teach Anatomy and Physiology lecture and lab courses on an as-needed basis. Adjunct faculty in the Health Sciences program are responsible for teaching undergraduate students in the classroom and/or lab setting. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to students in an engaging and supportive manner. This includes teaching didactic and/or lab courses as assigned, by accreditation standards, institutional policies, and program objectives. There may be professional development anticipated should the modality of teaching be online.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University’s Mission in Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

• Utilizes effective strategies to foster student involvement and participation in learning.

• Adheres to program schedules and deadlines in managing course-related tasks.

• Presents educational material in a clear, comprehensive manner.

• Encourages and guides student participation in various educational exercises.

• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently using established rubrics and criteria, including timely submission of grades for assignments, midterm, and final

• Supervise and assess students in lab settings, ensuring safe and effective practices when applicable

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and academic progress.

• Participate in course and curriculum development, and/or program assessment under the guidance of the Program Director/Department Chair.

• Support the mission and goals of the College and the institution.

• Remain current in the content through continuing education and professional development.

• Ensure compliance with professional standards, teaching requirements, and institutional policies.

• Attend faculty meetings and training sessions as required.

• Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

• Demonstrated current competence in assigned course content

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree

• Previous teaching experience in higher education

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard).

• Essential Duties

• Work hours: Vary; As needed basis

• Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: F00478

• Posting Date

• Closing Date

• Open Until Filled: No

• Special Instructions Summary

• Supplemental Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• Applicant Documents

• Required Documents

• Resume

• Transcripts

• Cover Letter

• Optional Documents

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Other Documents