Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy and Physiology

Westcliff University; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Outstanding benefits

Job summary

Westcliff University in Irvine, CA invites an Adjunct Faculty member in Anatomy and Physiology to join a team that values collaboration, teaching excellence, and flexible hybrid scheduling.

You will design and deliver online, on-campus, or hybrid courses, assess student work, and participate in departmental activities while upholding Westcliff's standards and commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Online, on-campus, or hybrid teaching experience required.
• Five years university-level teaching experience in the discipline.
• Proven commitment to teaching students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Review syllabus and materials for each course.
• Deliver engaging instruction leveraging your expertise and passion for the field.
• Teach assigned classes according to learning objectives and session plans.
• Administer evaluations based on rubrics and course deliverables.
• Post grades on the LMS and provide timely feedback.
• Return graded work promptly for assignments, discussions, and exams.
• Participate in Faculty Senate, program development, and committee work.
• Follow Westcliff University protocols and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Online/Hybrid teaching experience

University-level teaching experience

Diversity and inclusion in teaching

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree in related field

Job description

Description

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Now, imagine that this company also offers:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule
• Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do
• Outstanding benefits to support your well-being
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Does that sound like a place where you’d thrive? If so, keep reading, because this is exactly what Westcliff University is all about.

Adjunct Faculty – Anatomy and Physiology

Under The Direction Of The College Of Nursing Program Chairs Of The Undergraduate And Masters Programs, You Will Engage In The Following

• Reviewing and managing your syllabus and corresponding materials
• Facilitating class instruction utilizing your experience and passion for your field
• Teaching your assigned classes in accordance with Westcliff University's learning objectives and session plan outlines
• Administering evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and rubrics
• Posting course grades on our Learning Management System (LMS)
• Responding promptly to grade determination and providing detailed timely feedback
• Submitting grades for assignments, discussion board exercises, exams and discussions promptly
• Participating in Faculty Senate, programmatic development and committee work
• Adhering to Westcliff University protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

Masters or Doctoral degree from a regionally or internationally accredited institution in or closely related to your field. Will consider Doctorate degrees in progress, provided the candidate has at least 15 credits in the specialism they wish to teach

• Experience teaching online, on-campus, or in hybrid format
• Five years experience teaching at the university level in your discipline
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Education

• Masters Degree from a regionally or internationally accredited institution or equivalent (Required), Doctoral Degree preferred.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.

Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer