Adjunct - Anatomy & Physiology

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing, instructing and grading all class coursework.
• Assigning final grades.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Required: Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution in Anatomy and/or Physiology, or a Masters degree in Biological Sciences that includes at least six graduate hours in Anatomy and/or Physiology, or a Professional Degree (MD, DO, DC, DVM, DPT, PA or other advanced clinical degree), or Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of eighteen graduate hours in the specific teaching discipline.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical and comprehensible way.
• Ability to recognize and to respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as the willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process.
• Computer literacy and experience using computers in classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of specific discipline.
• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).

PREFERRED

• A Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in the teaching discipline.
• Two to five years teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructing assigned classes.
• Grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments.
• Assigning final grades and delivering grades and grade justification sheets.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students.
• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment.
• Participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings.
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five pounds.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office machines such as copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.
• Requires compliance with proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification: Adjunct Supervisory. No FLSA Exempt. Yes.

Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term). Compensation and Application Deadline: Credit rate $690.00 - $775.00 | Open until filled | Commensurate with Degree/Experience Level.

Indian River State College serves Florida’s Treasure Coast as the four-county region’s premier provider of post-secondary education. A comprehensive public institution, IRSC offers short-term career training, two-year Associate Degrees and Bachelor’s Degree programs. The College’s combination of quality, affordability and convenience attracts more than 30,000 students annually.

Indian River State College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. The policy of the District Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the College) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

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