Adjunct Instructor – Medical Terminology

Title:

Adjunct Instructor – Medical Terminology

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Position Summary:

To provide quality instruction in medical terminology for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom. This position includes delivering instruction in a blended format – a portion of the course is taught on the Blount County or Hardin Valley campus, once per week during the day, with the remainder of the course being taught asynchronously in the online environment.

Department:

Healthcare Management

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
3. Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
4. Evaluating the academic progress of students.
5. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
6. Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
7. Scheduling two office hours. For extenuating circumstances in which office hours cannot be scheduled, the adjunct faculty member must submit a written plan to the Dean describing how students can access the instructor. Office hours are not paid during the summer session.

Required Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in a Health Sciences-related field from an accredited institution. Must be available to teach classes during the day at the Hardin Valley and/or Blount County campus.

Availability/Closing Date:

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department if openings are available. Adjuncts are hired on an as-needed basis. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.