Adjunct Faculty- Microbiology - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing - Las Vegas

Adjunct Faculty- Microbiology - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing - Las Vegas # Adjunct Faculty- Microbiology - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing - Las VegasHot JobMFSON NCI - Las Vegas, NV 89119## OverviewSalary Range$40.00 - $45.00 HourlyPosition TypePart-TimeJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelMaster'sTravel PercentageNoneCategoryEducation## DescriptionSuccess Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing, North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 60 years.Our everyday mission is to educate students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement. Careers Site: Faculty - Microbiology - Monday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lecture & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lab, Wednesday 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 9 to 18 hours **POSITION SUMMARY:**It is the belief of the faculty of the Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing (MFSON) that each team member should have defined responsibilities and that the MFSON accepts the responsibility of supporting its team members in the achievement of both departmental and individual professional goals.The Microbiology Instructor plans, teaches, directs, and supervises student learning experiences in the classroom and science laboratory following the approved curriculum and course syllabi. The instructor serves as part of the MFSON through active participation in course planning, implementation, and evaluation activities. The instructor reports directly to the Dean of Nursing.All instructors must follow policies and procedures outlined in the Nursing Faculty Handbook and the College Catalog. **Duties and Responsibilities**The Microbiology Instructor is responsible for leading the following courses: MIC203 Microbiology and MIC203L Microbiology Lab.1. Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the study of microbiology and related fields of study.2. Assume teaching responsibilities and participate in the development and delivery of instructional activities of the science faculty within the nursing program for the topic of Microbiology.3. Mentors associate science faculty, such as laboratory instructors, and promote faculty development.4. Conducts course and semester performance evaluations of the students enrolled within the Microbiology courses.5. Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.6. Facilitate instruction using alternative teaching methodologies as needed.7. Maintain office hours.8. Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes.9. Establish, maintain, and submit accurate student and instructional records each semester according to established deadlines.10. Develop instructional materials and evaluation tools in collaboration with other faculty members.11. Review and propose updated course textbooks and resources.12. Encourage students in the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.13. Update and post course syllabi in a timely manner.14. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.15. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.16. Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures.17. Adhere to all college policies and procedures.# **Physical Demands and Working Environment**The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. **Environment:** Work is performed primarily in a classroom/laboratory setting; exposure to dusts, mist, fumes, moderately high levels of toxic chemicals, allergenic plants, and biological materials; work with laboratory equipment and apparatus. **Physical:** Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom and laboratory setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, operate laboratory and office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information; requires the wearing of personal protective equipment including safety glasses or goggles, lab coats , rubber or plastic gloves, respirators, or face shields. **Vision:** See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; to operate assigned equipment; and to distinguish color. **Hearing:** Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.## Qualifications**Minimum Qualifications**1. Master’s degree required, Doctoral degree preferred.2. At least 15 semester credit hours or equivalent in Microbiology or related field of study.3. Practical experience in related college level laboratory required.4. Prior teaching/tutoring experience preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Success Education Colleges