Marine Resources Management Instructor - Adjunct

Everglades University; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University is seeking adjunct instructors to deliver Marine Resources Management coursework and maintain classroom operations. This role requires 4-6+ years of professional experience in marine resources or related fields and a Master's Degree in Water Resource Management.

Instructors will attend weekly meetings, manage attendance and grading, steer student advising, ensure compliance with university policies, and uphold safety and academic standards while delivering engaging, timely

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of professional experience in Marine Resources Management or related fields.
• Master's Degree in Water Resource Management or related field is required.

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 courses.
• Administer required surveys and assessments in 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.

Skills

Marine Resources

Industry experience

Education

Master's Degree in Water Resource Management

Job description

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

Position Requirements:

• 4-6+ years of professional experience working in Marine Resources Management or directly related fields
• Master's Degree in Water Resource Management or related is required.

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