Health Science Adjunct/Instructor - Anatomy and Physiology

Job Type


Part-time

Description

Health Science Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology

South College - We are one of the nation's fastest growing institutions of higher learning ... come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

1. 20,000 Students
2. 10 Campuses
3. Competency Based Education
4. Online

Health Science Adjunct - Anatomy & Physiology Description

South College invites applications for the position of on-ground Adjunct Faculty Member for Anatomy & Physiology at the Orlando campus in Orlando, FL. The Adjunct Faculty Member will provide instruction for Anatomy & Physiology on a quarter-by-quarter appointment.

Requirements

Education

• A minimum of an acceptable doctoral or master's degree in the discipline, and satisfactory completion of 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.

Experience

• Excellence in postsecondary teaching preferred.
• Experience in Canvas LMS
• Local candidates only.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• The major responsibility of all faculty members is to provide quality instruction in each assigned course within the approved academic program curriculum.
• As appropriate, the Dean/Department Chair may solicit assistance in the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the curriculum, including sequence of courses and student learning outcomes.
• Though not required, the adjunct faculty member is invited and encouraged to participate as appropriate in institution/school/department committees.
• Though not required, the adjunct (part-time) faculty member is encouraged to participate in scholarship and service activities to assist in meeting the South College outcomes identified for these areas.
• The adjunct (part-time) faculty member should respond, in a timely manner, to specific and general information requests from the institution and administrative officials, prospective employers, professional organizations, public agencies, civic organizations, private foundations, general public, and students, as appropriate. At all times, promote appropriate standards of linguistic expression in both written and oral communications.
• Ensure that all academic program requirements and forms of documentation (e.g., clinical evaluations, competency documentation) are completed as required for each student and submitted per established deadlines.
• Ensure all faculty expectations are met on a weekly basis.
• Appropriately manage all classroom activities.
• Be reasonably accessible to students for questions and assistance.
• Monitor educational and professional literature for the best practices in areas related to courses taught.
• Assist with the development of curricular and policy changes as requested by the Dean/Department Chair.
• Assist with the selection of new textbooks as appropriate.
• Adjunct (part-time) faculty members teaching on a regular basis are required to participate in professional development activities - minimum of 1 per year.
• Though not required, adjunct (part-time) faculty members are encouraged to actively participate in institutions and/or School/Department committees assigned to or volunteered for.
• Adhere to all institutional and School/Department policies as described in the job description, employee/faculty handbook, or other separate guidelines and memoranda.
• Advanced verbal and written communication often in stressful situations involving students or co-workers
• Fast-paced work environment requiring quick adaptation skills in a changing strategic and tactical workplace
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean/Department Chair.

Requirements

Education

General Studies:

• Doctorate or Master's degree in the discipline or Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in discipline.

Associate Degree Programs:

• Doctorate or Master's degree in discipline or Master's degree with 18 in discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in discipline may be accepted for programs not normally designed for transfer to a bachelor's degree.

Baccalaureate Degree Programs:

• Doctorate or Master's degree in discipline or Master's degree with 18 in discipline.

Graduate Degree Programs:

• Doctorate/Terminal degree in discipline.

Experience

• Prior teaching experience and/or practical/clinical experience in the discipline preferred.

Licensure

• Documentation of applicable licenses/certifications is required.