Faculty-Adjunct-Biology

Job no: 10868 Work type: Part Time Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Categories: Faculty, Academics, Academic Term, Campus Based Summary Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning. Delivers relevant course content on campus or online, as assigned. Maintains that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives. Diversity & Inclusion Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Essential Job Functions Teaches assigned course(s) on campus by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students’ questions and concerns. Teaches assigned course(s) online by delivering course content, learning activities and assessments using the university’s learning management system, according to JWU course outlines and online course delivery standards. Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements. Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures. Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, required course materials, attendance policy and evaluation criteria. Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems. Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services. Populates the university’s faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed. Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Master's degree in biology or 18 graduate credits in the discipline plus a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations. Please Note Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus location upon hire. College/university transcripts are required prior to hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Wales University