Human Anatomy and Physiology Instructor - Adjunct

Instructors are responsible for leveraging their expertise to deliver education services to students through:

• Planning and organizing instructional methods and resources
• Programmatic accreditation (if applicable)
• Facilitating student engagement in the classroom/learning environment
• Working one-on-one with students
• Assessing students and providing developmental feedback

Position Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience in the field
• PhD in Anatomy & Physiology
• This is onsite part time position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPrepare Course Plans and Materials:
Review and adapt master syllabi for course consistency
Create and utilize assessments appropriate for undergraduate learning level
Create interactive learning materials, exams, and projects/assignments
Coordinate with librarian and/or bookstore for availability of materialsDeliver Courses:
Administer pre-test/post-test (undergraduate programs)
Deliver lectures/facilitate labs as assigned
Grade student assignments in a timely manner
Provide feedback on student performance in a timely manner
Utilize appropriate evaluations and rubrics for course assignments, projects and learning activities that correlate to course objectives
Enforce Keiser policies (attendance, academic integrity, dress code, grading policies, and
classroom policies)Monitor Progress/Attendance:
Direct and assess student progress in achieving theory (content: cognitive) and performance (competencies: psychomotor and affective) requirements of the program
Monitor student progress and inform students of their academic standing throughout the course
Monitor student attendance and contact students by phone, when absent
Communicate attendance concerns to the Dean of AcademicsClassroom Administration
Faculty member facilitates classroom discussion and engages students by using open-ended questions, real life and 'what if' scenarios
Faculty member is engaged, positive, and supportive of students in the classroom/learning environment
Faculty member responds to student questions, e-mails, and phone calls within 24 hours
Faculty contact information is easily assessable to students (i.e., syllabi, online
platforms, classrooms/labs)
Student assignments are graded and returned to students with feedback/comments within
72 hours of due date
Assignments are returned with comments, both positive and formative. Student
feedback is unique for each individual student
Faculty gather student learning outcome assessment data in courses linked to the
program's curriculum map and provides data to program director
Faculty member holds class time in conjunction with assignment from academic dean
and seeks out an approved substitute in case of faculty member's need for absenceOther Duties:
Monitor equipment and supply needs
Maintain classroom/lab
Maintain any relevant licensures and certifications
Participates in faculty meetings and assessment activities
Maintains professional developmentAdvise Students:
Participate in proactive academic advising by assessing student performance and providing developmental feedback
Answer student questions
Be available for one-on-one assistance/tutoring
Develop customized student remediation plans as neededRecord Grades and Submit Reports:
Maintain current grade books
Adhere to departmental grading policies
Provide Dean with weekly report
Provide students with mid-term evaluations
Submit final grades in a timely mannerWORK ENVIRONMENT:
Professional office setting: moderate noise levels; controlled indoor climate.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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