Adjunct Faculty – Master of Public Health
Job Description
An adjunct faculty member is contracted to teach one course per contract. The adjunct faculty will receive a course syllabus and will provide instruction at the direction of the Program Director or Dean. Instruction by the adjunct instructor will in all ways be consistent with the expectations of a full-time faculty member.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily:
- Teaches using the course syllabus and instructional guidelines as provided by the Program Director.
- Completes an Adjunct Faculty Orientation.
- Clarifies with the Program Director course expectations and instructional strategies expected.
- Demonstrates competence in using various instructional software tools including Canvas, Zoom, MyRecords, or other appropriate instructional tools.
- Teaches the course within the specified timeline.
- Responds to students promptly and with respect.
- Provides practical hands-on instruction in an engaging learning environment, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies in order to enhance the learning experience of our students and achieve learning outcomes.
- Informs the Program Director and Academic Advisor of any student problems and seeks assistance if needed with responding to student needs.
- Meets all instructional objectives of the course.
- Grades all student work in a timely manner, communicates with students, and provides effective feedback to enable students to understand their academic progress.
- Submits grades within stipulated deadlines.
- Follows course procedures including:
- Preparing and opening the course in Canvas, and welcoming students according to timelines provided by program.
- Ensuring the student rosters in My Records and Canvas match.
- Following program guidelines for the communicated time for class meetings.
- Sending academic warnings in a timely manner.
- Reminding students to complete the end of the course surveys.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
A Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field is required; a terminal degree is preferred.
Experience in the subject area as demonstrated by work or academic background is required.
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