Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology II

Arizona College of Nursing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Arizona College of Nursing in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach on campus and in person across general education courses. Under the Dean of General Education, you will use lectures, demonstrations, and audiovisual aids to supplement presentations and assess student achievement.

Requirements include a master’s degree or higher, at least 15 credit hours in the subject area, two years of practical experience in the field, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree or higher from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the CHEA.
• Minimum of 15 credit hours or equivalent in the assigned subject area.
• Master’s degree in the discipline OR a Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours relevant to the discipline.
• Two years of practical experience in the course content area (three years if degree is unrelated).
• Three years of work experience as an educator preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Keep students engaged in the classroom/online following the syllabus.
• Create a positive educational climate with clear learning objectives.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Manage student behavior in class/online and evaluate performance.
• Identify and refer at-risk students to Student Success Coordinator.
• Provide advisement and tutoring to students as needed.
• Grade assessments, maintain records, and perform admin duties.
• Administer tests to measure progress and effectiveness.
• Participate in conferences, in-services, and committee work.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Masters degree or higher

Graduate coursework eligibility

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.

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