Alternative Medicine Instructor-Adjunct

Everglades University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University is seeking adjunct instructors for on-site campus roles. The position emphasizes instruction of adults, attendance management, grading, and student advising.

Knowledge in health sciences or clinical settings is preferred, with a Doctorate in Chiropractic and acupuncture training viewed as a strong plus. The role involves regular meetings with academic leadership, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience teaching adults in a classroom setting.
• Health Sciences experience preferred.
• Clinical experience required or highly desired.
• Doctorate of Chiropractic with acupuncture training and certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly feedback meeting with EU administrator to review student and classroom issues.
• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly) and notify registrar of roster changes.
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all courses; administer required surveys and assessments.
• Maintain grading schemes, ensure campus policy adherence, and keep syllabi organized.
• Tutor students as necessary and support learning, advising, and attendance.

Skills

Teaching Adults

Health Sciences

Clinical experience

Doctorate of Chiropractic

Acupuncture training

Education

Doctorate in Chiropractic

Job description

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

Position Requirements

• This is an on-site Campus Based position*** 2+ years of professional experience with Teaching Adults in a classroom setting, Health Sciences experience, Clinical experience, Doctorate of Chiropractic with acupuncture training and certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
• Notify registrar of changes in roster
• Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
• Conduct class according to scheduled times
• Prevent excessive breaks
• Avoid dismissing classes early
• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
• Complete annual professional development plans
• Tutor students as necessary
• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct