Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology

Arizona College of Nursing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Arizona College of Nursing is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach on campus and in-person, delivering lectures, demonstrations, and lab experiences with diverse teaching methods. Under the Dean's supervision, you will support student learning across nursing curricula.

Ideal candidates hold a master's degree or higher with relevant practical experience and strong English communication. The role emphasizes student engagement, advisement, and ongoing professional development within a supportive,

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a master’s degree or higher from an accredited program recognized in the U.S.
• Two years of practical experience in the course content area or related field.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Keep students engaged in the classroom with established curriculum.
• Create a positive educational climate with clear objectives.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Manage student behavior in classroom or online settings.
• Provide ongoing advisement and academic counseling to students.
• Grade tests and projects, maintain grade books and attendance.
• Participate in professional development activities annually.
• Contribute input to academic committees for program enrichment.

Education

Master's degree or higher in related discipline

Three or more years of work experience in education

English communication proficiency

Job description

This Position Requires Faculty To Teach On Campus & In-Person.

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values

Passion We love helping others succeed.

ExcellenceWe strive to be the best.

Adaptability We learn, in part by trying new ideas.

Accountability We own our results.

Integrity We do the right thing.

Under supervision of the Dean of General Education, the adjunct instructor provides a learning experience in the classroom, online, and/or in the lab using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures and demonstrations and using audiovisual and technological aids to supplement the presentations as well as evaluating their achievements.

• Keep students engaged in a classroom environment while following an established curriculum/syllabus.
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn in while establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom/online. Observe and evaluate student's performance.
• Identify and refer students who are “at risk" of not being successful to the Student Success Coordinator.
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling by tutoring and mentoring students on an individual basis when needed.
• Grade tests and projects, maintain grade books, track attendance and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Participate in ongoing conferences, seminars, and training sessions (2 education in-services, 1 distance education in-service, proof of at least 2 professional development activity annually).
• Provide input and participate in academic committees formed for the purpose of enrichment of both the programs and students.

Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Masters’ degree or higher from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) required.
• A minimum of 15 credit hours or equivalent in the assigned subject area required. States of Georgia, Ohio, Texas and Virginia require
• Master’s degree in the discipline OR a Master’s degree (any discipline) with 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework relevant to the discipline.
• Two years of practical experience in the course content area with a related degree, or three years of practical experience if the degree is in an unrelated field is required.
• A minimum of three years of work experience as an educator preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.

• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.