Adjunct Faculty-Medical Biochemistry

University of Pikeville, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pikeville seeks adjunct faculty to deliver online/remote teaching in medical biochemistry. The role includes preparing lectures, notes, and exams for accelerated 8-week terms and delivering content asynchronously through Canvas.

You will participate in curriculum development and strive to create an engaging, technology-enhanced learning experience and mentor students. Candidates must have a PhD and demonstrated online teaching experience.

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• Online teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical biochemistry.
• Prepare lectures, notes, objectives, slides, exam questions, and syllabi for accelerated 8-week terms.
• Deliver asynchronously through Canvas LMS.
• Participate in curriculum development and evaluation.
• Foster an engaging learning environment with innovative pedagogical practices.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to students.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Education

PhD

Job description

The University of Pikeville seeks adjunct faculty who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and student learning. This position would be directly responsible for online/remote teaching in medical biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching medical biochemistry.
• Preparation of lectures, lecture notes, learning objectives, PowerPoint slides, exam questions, and syllabi offered on accelerated 8-week terms and delivered asynchronously through Canvas Learning Management System.
• Participates in and recommends curriculum development and evaluation.
• Fostering an engaging learning environment with innovative pedagogical practices.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have terminal degree as required, PhD.
• On-line teaching experience

Faculty Expectations

Note that the University of Pikeville recognizes that effective educators are themselves life-long learners. Part-time faculty members are encouraged to attend our professional development workshops whenever possible to improve use of educational technology, determine ways to better engage students, and reflect on methods to create the most effective environment for student growth.

Positions are available in the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Review of applications occur as needed.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment.Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.