Adjunct - Anatomy & Physiology

Columbus State Community College; United States; On-site; USD 63,508 - 90,451; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking an Adjunct for Anatomy & Physiology. This part-time role focuses on quality instruction and student engagement, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment.

With a compensation of $55.88 per contact hour, the position allows a maximum of 12 contact hours weekly. Candidates need a Master’s degree in a relevant field and experience in teaching/learning lab settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human anatomy, physiology, or pathology required.
• Experience in a teaching/learning lab environment necessary.
• Strong communication and technology skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct courses as scheduled and ensure quality instruction.
• Support diverse learning activities tailored to student needs.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate progress to students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Teaching effectiveness

Technology use in education

Education

Master’s degree or higher in human anatomy or related field

Job description

Job Overview

The Adjunct – Anatomy & Physiology position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The role involves instruction and monitoring teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members. Key responsibilities include strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups on complex material.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Considers individual differences of students to support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies, maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades in a timely manner, and communicates progress feedback to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross‑college, and instructor requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson regarding teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, academic challenge, and support for learners.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited academic institution in the disciplines of human anatomy, physiology, or pathology, or a medical professional degree (MD, DVM, DO, or other pertinent post‑baccalaureate degree).
• Experience in the procedures of a teaching/learning laboratory setting.

Additional Information

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to access work site(s).

Working Conditions

The classroom environment may include in‑person or online modalities.

Compensation

Compensation: $55.88 per contact hour. One contact hour equals two hours of instruction. Maximum of 12 contact hours per week. Role is part‑time.

Background Check and Drug Screen

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10‑panel drug screen required during the pre‑employment process.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Columbus State Community College is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits or privileges of employment, please contact the ADA Office at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employment

STATEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 3345.0216 Columbus State educates students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth. Our duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions. Columbus State does not require, favor, disfavor, or prohibit speech or lawful assembly. Columbus State seeks to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community. Columbus State’s duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10-panel drug screen required during the pre-employment process. Columbus State Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits or privileges of employment, please contact our ADA Office at [e-mail].