Adjunct Faculty - Precision Medicine (Online)

Abilene Christian University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University seeks a qualified online instructor to support graduate online programs within the Precision Medicine initiative. You will deliver high-quality instruction, provide timely feedback, and manage classes and office hours in a virtual environment.

Qualifications include a terminal degree in pharmaceutical sciences or related fields and prior online teaching experience. The role may require collaboration with the Program Director and participation in faculty development

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in pharmaceutical sciences or related fields.
• Experience with companion diagnostics/biomarkers preferred.
• Experience in NGS, clinical laboratory, molecular pathology, bioinformatics or healthcare data analytics is a plus.
• Online teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Computer literacy with common software/tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction and support for online students.
• Offer timely feedback on student work and manage office hours.
• Facilitate classes up to 29 students and place students in groups on Canvas.
• Enter final grades and communicate issues to lead faculty.
• Participate in faculty meetings and complete required training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Computer proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal abilities

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Terminal degree in pharmaceutical sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Google Calendar

Sheets

Docs

Canvas

Bridge

Job description

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of Churches of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Reports to the Precision Medicine Program Director.

The position is part of the faculty team working together to support online students in their pursuits of graduate degrees.

Basic Responsibilities

Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.

Essential Duties

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

A. Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.

1. Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
2. Facilitate a range of class sizes, up to 29 students.
3. Place students in groups on Canvas for assignments/discussions.
4. Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.
5. Be available for virtual meetings with students one-on-one or in group settings and hold a minimum of two office hours per week.
6. Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner (within 24-72 hours).
7. Enter final course grades after consultation with the lead faculty and/or program director by deadline.
8. Alert lead faculty or Program Director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).
9. Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Guidelines, and those specified by ACU’s College of Health and Human Services.
10. Provide feedback to the Program Director for program and/or course improvement.
11. Participate in faculty meetings as able.
12. Attend/complete program and faculty training and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
13. Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or Program Director.

Professional Development Requirements

A. Skills

1. Attention to detail and follow through.
2. Time management skills.
3. Maintain confidentiality.
4. Computer proficiency.
5. Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.
6. Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards.
7. Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.

B. Training Modules Required

1. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
2. Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs
3. Canvas and Bridge (online learning platforms)

Qualifications

A. Professional

1. Terminal degree in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy, biology, genetics, chemistry, medicine, bioinformatics, epidemiology or other related fields .
2. Experience in discovery and/or use of companion diagnostics/biomarkers in the prevention, detection and/or treatment of diseases preferred.
3. Experience in NGS, clinical laboratory, molecular pathology, bioinformatics, healthcare data analytics,
4. AI, or applied genomics is a plus.
5. Previous online teaching experience in higher education strongly preferred.
6. Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.

B. Personal

1. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
2. Ability to view and manage role and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the university.
3. Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.
4. Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
5. Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.
6. Capacity to quickly learn new software applications.
7. Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.
8. Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.

Physical Demands

1. A. Majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.
2. B. Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone.
3. C. Work well under pressure and manage stress well.
4. D. Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.

Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master’s degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.