Human Anatomy and Physiology Instructor - Adjunct

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare 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 materials

Deliver 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 Academics

Classroom 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 absence

Other Duties :

Monitor equipment and supply needs

Maintain classroom / lab

Maintain any relevant licensures and certifications

Participates in faculty meetings and assessment activities

Maintains professional development

Advise 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 needed

Record 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 manner

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Professional office setting : moderate noise levels; controlled indoor climate.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.