Adjunct Instructor, Psychology program

Philadelphia University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Humanities and Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University is seeking part-time instructors to deliver courses in science-related areas. Instructors should be dynamic and experienced teachers who apply active student-learning methods in the classroom.

The ideal candidate must be independent, motivated, with initiative and problem-solving skills, and have at least 2 years of teaching or relevant experience.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must be independent and motivated with initiative and problem-solving skills.
• At least 2 years of teaching or professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach science-related courses as part of a part-time pool.
• Apply active learning methods to engage students.
• Maintain professionalism and timely communication with students and department.

Skills

Dynamic teaching style

Active learning methods

Attention to detail

Student engagement

Problem-solving

Initiative

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1 Job Details Responsibilities

The College of Humanities and Sciences is seeking part-time instructors for courses in the areas listed below. Instructors should be dynamic and experienced teachers who apply active student-learning methods in the classroom.

Job Description Qualifications

Thomas Jefferson University is looking to establish a pool of experienced professionals to fill part-time teaching positions for science related courses. The ideal candidate must be an independent, motivated instructor with initiative and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and dedication to student engagement and learning are important required skills for this position. Must have at least 2 years of experience and or teaching experience. Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Philadelphia University Primary Location Address 3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.