Adjunct

Careers at Drexel; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Careers at Drexel is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member in the Master of Science in Pathologists' Assistant (PathA) program. The role involves creating and teaching course content, coordinating assessments, and maintaining up-to-date academic materials. Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree and relevant teaching experience in pathology.

This position is essential for ensuring that the students receive quality education in alignment with Drexel University guidelines and current practices in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree.
• Teaching experience in relevant Pathology or Pathology's Assistant courses.

Responsibilities

• Create syllabus and teach the course in accordance with provided materials.
• Be available to students and maintain accurate documentation of course records.
• Submit student grades in accordance with University policy.

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

About College of Medicine – Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies (GSBSPS) offers over 40 doctoral, master's and professional development programs. These academic programs emphasize real-world experience and help guide students to make career decisions that best fit their abilities and evolving needs.

The GSBSPS at Drexel University’s College of Medicine offers the Master of Science in Pathologists' Assistant (PathA) program, which combines one year of intense academic studies with one year of clinical training. Students satisfactorily completing program requirements are awarded a Master of Science that prepares them to work, under the direction of a pathologist, as a highly qualified allied health professional in anatomic pathology laboratories throughout the country.

Job Summary

PathA adjunct faculty are expected to provide relevant course content (including lecture and laboratory material), subspecialty lectures (as needed), and any other academic materials deemed appropriate by PathA program leadership. Adjunct faculty are expected to work closely with program leadership to ensure targets/deadlines are being met appropriately and that materials are being delivered in an engaging manner. Adjunct faculty are responsible for ensuring that the academic materials they are delivering are kept current.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for creating a syllabus in accordance with Drexel University guidelines or teaching the course in accordance with the syllabus and course materials if provided by Drexel.
• Be available to students, maintain accurate documentation of course records that supports assigned grades, submit student grades in accordance with University policy, and perform any other course related duties as assigned by the department head or program director.
• Submit a copy of grade sheet(s) to the department or unit no later than one week after the submission of grades. Arrangements for grades of Incomplete or any grade appeals that may extend beyond the end of the established contract must be made with the Program Director.
• Ensuring that course content is current and up to date.
• Coordinating all course assessments, including tests and quizzes.
• Scheduling and coordinating class and lab times.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree.
• Teaching experience in relevant Pathology or Pathology's Assistant courses.

Location

University City, Philadelphia, PA