Adjunct - Health Science

Job Title:                  Adjunct Instructor

Classification:         Faculty

Division:                   Academic Affairs

Reports To:             Department Chair - Department of Health Sciences

FLSA Status:           Part-time, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

As a qualified expert in a particular subject area, the adjunct instructor plans and teaches campus-based or online courses based upon an approved syllabus/outline to assure course content and objectives are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct assigned course(s).
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students on graded assignments;
• Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner and escalate issues and concerns to the Department Chair as necessary.
• Promote student retention by recording absentee information in roster after each class meeting, contacting students who are have established a pattern of absence, and communicating attendance "concerns" to the Program Chair;
• Design, administer, and grade examinations to assess achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus.
• Record and submit assignment, mid-term and final grades according to specified guidelines.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education, with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter hours in relevant discipline. Doctorate degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years of teaching or related professional experience.

• Successful college level teaching in any of the following areas:

                          Fitness/Health Assessment, Health Promotion, Medical

                          Terminology, Disease Prevention, Nutrition, Drugs, and First

                          Aid/CPR.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective classroom management techniques and differentiated instructional strategies to maximize student learning;
• Outstanding oral and writing communication, organizational, and facilitation skills;
• Exceptional ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality; work independently as well as in a team environment; and make decisions that support the University’s mission and goals;
• Possess professional appearance and demeanor to interact effectively with students, staff, and administration;
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Applications and student information systems;
• Commitment to professional development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work.  Travel for administrative work is expected.  The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.