"Anatomy & Physiology Adjunct Instructor"

Job Description

Working Title

Anatomy & Physiology Adjunct Instructor

Position Status

Part Time

Department

School of Health Sciences

General Summary

Teach courses in the Anatomy & Physiology area and assist the department in its endeavor to support the mission of Odessa College. Courses may include Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet Therapy and Pathophysiology

Specific Position Duties

• Teach assigned courses in the curriculum with a high degree of integrity;
• Teach web classes as requested, using a variety of instructional technologies including Blackboard and Panopto
• Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention activities as well as participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field;
• Utilize appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners;
• Provide students with written expectations in such matters as syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.;
• Develop and administer tests which are appropriate to course content;
• By ways and means of instructing students, affirm the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn;
• Maintain an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the web classroom, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity;
• Prepare adequately for class and devote appropriate time to web instruction-related activities; Deliver material in a clear and understandable manner
• Address student concerns in comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means
• Adhere to all college policies and departments vision
• Timely communication with students via email, phone calls, web-based technology
• Timely submission of assignment grades, exam grades and final grades
• Meet all course outcomes and requirements as outlined in the ACGM

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate or Masters Degree in a Life Science or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Human Anatomy & Physiology from an accredited institution;
• Computer Literacy;
• Experience teaching in the Online Environment;
• Oral/written communication skills needed to deal effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Documented commitment to teaching excellence; and
• Documented experience with Student Success.

Posting Number

A00430P

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https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/5270