View Job description for Faculty Adjunct A&P

Reports To:

Assistant Professor

Position Status:

Part-Time Non Benefited (non-student)

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Position Summary:

The College of Western Idahos Department of Biological Sciences invites an engaging and forward-thinking adjunct faculty ready to enrich the lives of a diverse student body by cultivating their academic potential and engaging their commitment to civic responsibility in a dynamic and challenging world. The department is seeking adjunct faculty to teach lab courses in Anatomy & Physiology during our Fall Spring and Summer terms. Adjunct faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. To reach a broad range of students CWI encourages exploring alternative teaching styles and methods. Courses will be taught in traditional classroom settings in computer-mediated classrooms and over the internet. This position includes classes taught in the evenings/weekends.

Essential Functions:

Teaches contracted credit load of courses in accordance with the descriptions published in the CWI catalog.
Utilize outcomes assessment measures.
Participate in instructional evaluation processes.
Meets all scheduled classes promptly with any deviations promptly and accurately communicated through the appropriate channels.
Monitors student placement in courses and student progress; maintains accurate records.
Demonstrates a professional level of preparedness during class time
Facilitate small groups of students working together on a common exercise
Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural ethnic and disability backgrounds of community college students.
Participate in professional training as necessary or required
Follow all standardized department procedures
Be aware of and function within College policies and procedures
Performs other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in a related field of study with a minimum of 12 graduate credits in the discipline.
Experience teaching secondary-level students in the field of study.
Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching methodologies including lectures group activities individual instruction distance learning and teaching with technology.
Ability to demonstrate commitment to professional growth and development.
Proficiency in usage of internet email word processing spreadsheet and presentation software applications.
Experience using instructional technology to aid in course delivery
Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
MS/MA in Biology or related field from a regionally accredited institution preferred
Three years experience teaching field of study at the post-secondary level preferred
Successful experience teaching at a community college or with adult learners preferred
Experience using instructional technology preferred

Additional Instructions for Applicants:

*This position is for labs on Saturdays
**Successful candidates are required to reside in Idaho by the first day of work for the College of Western Idaho.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other applicable legally protected status.