University Of Saint Francis
CoHS Adjunct College of Health Sciences
University Of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Program Director of the academic program, adjunct faculty receive a contract or letter stating adjunct employment with a primary responsibility in teaching. Faculty members assess, plan, implement and evaluate instruction for students in clinical and classroom settings or laboratories in coordination with established course and program objectives. Serving University of Saint Francis (USF) students and the USF community is paramount. To provide a consistent quality experience across the university, the USF Way, outlined in the Employee Handbook, is used to describe service expectations for all employees.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
Teaching & Related Activities
The primary responsibility of a faculty member is effective teaching. Faculty are expected to:
Teach courses consistent with the catalog description and content map
Teach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meet required contact hours
Integrate evidence-based practice in fulfilling all roles of faculty practice
Collaborate with colleagues for instructional improvement via professional peer review
Submit reports and requests for information promptly
Fulfill the Code of Ethics of the university and for the profession
Teach students using appropriate methodologies to facilitate student classroom and/or clinical learning experiences
Create an effective learning environment for students
Effectively communicate with students
Facilitate critical reflection and support innovation in students
Provide timely feedback and fairly evaluate students’ progress
Evaluate student clinical, laboratory and classroom performance and provide individual counsel and guidance as necessary to promote student success
Propose plans to improve students’ performance
Maintain appropriate records such as clinical evaluations, test scores, anecdotal notes and attendance on an ongoing basis to document evidence of student progress
Assignments may be adjusted for special assignments at the discretion of the Program Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Master’s degree in discipline or related field required
Experience:
Minimum of three years’ experience in the discipline
Prior teaching experience in clinical or classroom setting preferred
Requirements for all College of Health Sciences faculty engaged in clinical instruction:
Current TB testing
Current CPR certification
Documentation of Hepatitis B immunization
Other requirements as specified by clinical facilities
Knowledge and Skills:
Competence in educational principles and techniques used in higher education classrooms, laboratory and clinical settings
Knowledge of the profession including theory and practice, procedures, and regulations
Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and electronic) necessary to interact effectively with students, faculty, professional staff, administration, clinical affiliates, and the community
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Under the direction of the Program Director of the academic program, adjunct faculty receive a contract or letter stating adjunct employment with a primary responsibility in teaching. Faculty members assess, plan, implement and evaluate instruction for students in clinical and classroom settings or laboratories in coordination with established course and program objectives. Serving University of Saint Francis (USF) students and the USF community is paramount. To provide a consistent quality experience across the university, the USF Way, outlined in the Employee Handbook, is used to describe service expectations for all employees.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
Teaching & Related Activities
The primary responsibility of a faculty member is effective teaching. Faculty are expected to:
Teach courses consistent with the catalog description and content map
Teach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meet required contact hours
Integrate evidence-based practice in fulfilling all roles of faculty practice
Collaborate with colleagues for instructional improvement via professional peer review
Submit reports and requests for information promptly
Fulfill the Code of Ethics of the university and for the profession
Teach students using appropriate methodologies to facilitate student classroom and/or clinical learning experiences
Create an effective learning environment for students
Effectively communicate with students
Facilitate critical reflection and support innovation in students
Provide timely feedback and fairly evaluate students’ progress
Evaluate student clinical, laboratory and classroom performance and provide individual counsel and guidance as necessary to promote student success
Propose plans to improve students’ performance
Maintain appropriate records such as clinical evaluations, test scores, anecdotal notes and attendance on an ongoing basis to document evidence of student progress
Assignments may be adjusted for special assignments at the discretion of the Program Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Master’s degree in discipline or related field required
Experience:
Minimum of three years’ experience in the discipline
Prior teaching experience in clinical or classroom setting preferred
Requirements for all College of Health Sciences faculty engaged in clinical instruction:
Current TB testing
Current CPR certification
Documentation of Hepatitis B immunization
Other requirements as specified by clinical facilities
Knowledge and Skills:
Competence in educational principles and techniques used in higher education classrooms, laboratory and clinical settings
Knowledge of the profession including theory and practice, procedures, and regulations
Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and electronic) necessary to interact effectively with students, faculty, professional staff, administration, clinical affiliates, and the community
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