University Of Saint Francis
Adjunct Faculty – Simulation Lab 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 ActivitiesTeach courses consistent with the catalog description and content mapTeach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meets required contact hoursIntegrate evidence-based practice in fulfilling all roles of faculty practiceCollaborate with colleagues for instructional improvement via professional peer reviewSubmit reports and requests for information promptlyFulfill the Code of Ethics of the university and for the professionTeach students using appropriate methodologies to facilitate student classroom and/or clinical learning experiencesCreate an effective learning environment for studentsEffectively communicate with studentsFacilitate critical reflection and support innovation in studentsProvide timely feedback and fairly evaluate students’ progressEvaluate student clinical, laboratory and classroom performance and provide individual counsel and guidance as necessary to promote student successPropose plans to improve students’ performanceMaintain appropriate records such as clinical evaluations, test scores, anecdotal notes and attendance on an ongoing basis to document evidence of student progressAssignments may be adjusted for special assignments at the discretion of the Program Director.
USF WAY:University of Saint Francis (USF) employees demonstrate a commitment to the University’s mission and support of its Catholic and Franciscan traditions. Employees provide the intellect, empathy and ability to serve our students and community. The USF Way of serving is a source of pride for many employees. To provide a consistently high level of quality experience across our university, we provide the following service expectations for all employees. These standards have been tailored by position and responsibilities, and are incorporated into performance evaluations.Standard #1: Provide opportunities for deeper conversations, prayer and reflection.Standard #2: Utilize best practices in communication and service.
Apply care to your words and deeds to ensure respect for others.Commit to follow through without exception and with quality.Offer additional assistance after serving as in, “How else may I assist you?”Respond promptly, whether in person, via phone, or email.
Standard #3: Recognize and celebrate milestones and achievements.Standard #4: Use resources wisely and support green initiatives.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducationAdvanced Medical ImagingGraduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology, sonography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy, or magnetic resonance imagingBachelor’s degree in medical imaging discipline or related field requiredMaster’s, and Doctorate degree in a related field preferredDepartment of Radiologic TechnologyGraduate of an accredited school of radiologic technologyAssociate degree in discipline or related field requiredBachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degree in a related field preferredDivision of Kinesiology and NutritionMasters or graduate degree in the field of study required.Doctorate or terminal degree preferred.Specific programs may have further qualifications to comply with accreditation requirementsDivision of NursingMaster’s degree in nursing or plan in progress and completion within five years of date of hire requiredDoctorate in nursing preferredCertification in specialty area preferredDepartment of Surgical TechnologyGraduate of an accredited Surgical Technology programAssociate degree in discipline or related field requiredBachelor or higher degree in a related field preferredPhysical Therapist Assistant ProgramGraduate of an accredited physical therapy or physical therapist assistant education programAssociate degree in discipline or related field requiredBachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field preferredPhysician Assistant ProgramGraduate of an accredited Physician Assistant programMaster’s degree in discipline or related field requiredDoctorate in a related field preferredSocial Work ProgramMaster’s degree in social work with two-years post-social work degree practice experience requiredDoctorate in social work preferredSimulation LabBachelor’s degree in discipline or related field requiredMaster’s degree in a related field or plan in progress and completion within five years of date of hire preferredLicensure/CertificationAdvanced Medical ImagingMaintain current registration and certification in an advanced medical imaging disciplineCurrent state licensure in a medical imaging profession or eligible for state license (where applicable)Department of Radiologic TechnologyCurrent registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (or equivalent)Current radiographer license through the Indiana State Board of Health, Radiologic Health DivisionDivision of Kinesiology and NutritionVaries by program. (Please list any and all licenses and certifications on your application)Division of NursingA current Indiana RN license requiredDepartment of Surgical TechnologyCertification as a Surgical Technologist with currencyPhysical Therapist Assistant ProgramCurrent Indiana license as a PT or certificate as a PTA is requiredPhysician Assistant ProgramCurrent Indiana licensure as a Physician Assistant or eligible for Indiana licenseMaintains current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certificationSocial Work ProgramA current license or eligibility for license with a plan to obtain preferredSimulation LabLicensure or certification in any of the above fieldsRequirements for all College of Health Sciences faculty engaged in clinical instruction:Current TB testingCurrent CPR certificationDocumentation of Hepatitis B immunizationOther requirements as specified by clinical facilitiesKnowledge and SkillsCompetence in educational principles and techniques used in higher education classrooms, laboratory and clinical settingsKnowledge of the profession including theory and practice, procedures, and regulationsProficiency in interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and electronic) necessary to interact effectively with students, faculty, professional staff, administration, clinical affiliates, and the communityMinimum of three years’ experience in the disciplinePrior teaching experience in clinical or classroom setting preferredExperienceOne to two year’s teaching or training experience preferred, experience in higher education preferredTwo to three year’s professional experience within the field preferredSpecific programs may have further qualifications to comply with accreditation requirementsDemonstrates an understanding of educational theory, instructional methods and evaluation technique and use of technology utilized in higher education in a classroom setting.Demonstrates analytical and organizational skills necessary to plan, implement and evaluate educational activities to assure compliance with established goals and objectives.Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, necessary to interact effectively with all university constituents.
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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 ActivitiesTeach courses consistent with the catalog description and content mapTeach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meets required contact hoursIntegrate evidence-based practice in fulfilling all roles of faculty practiceCollaborate with colleagues for instructional improvement via professional peer reviewSubmit reports and requests for information promptlyFulfill the Code of Ethics of the university and for the professionTeach students using appropriate methodologies to facilitate student classroom and/or clinical learning experiencesCreate an effective learning environment for studentsEffectively communicate with studentsFacilitate critical reflection and support innovation in studentsProvide timely feedback and fairly evaluate students’ progressEvaluate student clinical, laboratory and classroom performance and provide individual counsel and guidance as necessary to promote student successPropose plans to improve students’ performanceMaintain appropriate records such as clinical evaluations, test scores, anecdotal notes and attendance on an ongoing basis to document evidence of student progressAssignments may be adjusted for special assignments at the discretion of the Program Director.
USF WAY:University of Saint Francis (USF) employees demonstrate a commitment to the University’s mission and support of its Catholic and Franciscan traditions. Employees provide the intellect, empathy and ability to serve our students and community. The USF Way of serving is a source of pride for many employees. To provide a consistently high level of quality experience across our university, we provide the following service expectations for all employees. These standards have been tailored by position and responsibilities, and are incorporated into performance evaluations.Standard #1: Provide opportunities for deeper conversations, prayer and reflection.Standard #2: Utilize best practices in communication and service.
Apply care to your words and deeds to ensure respect for others.Commit to follow through without exception and with quality.Offer additional assistance after serving as in, “How else may I assist you?”Respond promptly, whether in person, via phone, or email.
Standard #3: Recognize and celebrate milestones and achievements.Standard #4: Use resources wisely and support green initiatives.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducationAdvanced Medical ImagingGraduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology, sonography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy, or magnetic resonance imagingBachelor’s degree in medical imaging discipline or related field requiredMaster’s, and Doctorate degree in a related field preferredDepartment of Radiologic TechnologyGraduate of an accredited school of radiologic technologyAssociate degree in discipline or related field requiredBachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degree in a related field preferredDivision of Kinesiology and NutritionMasters or graduate degree in the field of study required.Doctorate or terminal degree preferred.Specific programs may have further qualifications to comply with accreditation requirementsDivision of NursingMaster’s degree in nursing or plan in progress and completion within five years of date of hire requiredDoctorate in nursing preferredCertification in specialty area preferredDepartment of Surgical TechnologyGraduate of an accredited Surgical Technology programAssociate degree in discipline or related field requiredBachelor or higher degree in a related field preferredPhysical Therapist Assistant ProgramGraduate of an accredited physical therapy or physical therapist assistant education programAssociate degree in discipline or related field requiredBachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field preferredPhysician Assistant ProgramGraduate of an accredited Physician Assistant programMaster’s degree in discipline or related field requiredDoctorate in a related field preferredSocial Work ProgramMaster’s degree in social work with two-years post-social work degree practice experience requiredDoctorate in social work preferredSimulation LabBachelor’s degree in discipline or related field requiredMaster’s degree in a related field or plan in progress and completion within five years of date of hire preferredLicensure/CertificationAdvanced Medical ImagingMaintain current registration and certification in an advanced medical imaging disciplineCurrent state licensure in a medical imaging profession or eligible for state license (where applicable)Department of Radiologic TechnologyCurrent registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (or equivalent)Current radiographer license through the Indiana State Board of Health, Radiologic Health DivisionDivision of Kinesiology and NutritionVaries by program. (Please list any and all licenses and certifications on your application)Division of NursingA current Indiana RN license requiredDepartment of Surgical TechnologyCertification as a Surgical Technologist with currencyPhysical Therapist Assistant ProgramCurrent Indiana license as a PT or certificate as a PTA is requiredPhysician Assistant ProgramCurrent Indiana licensure as a Physician Assistant or eligible for Indiana licenseMaintains current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certificationSocial Work ProgramA current license or eligibility for license with a plan to obtain preferredSimulation LabLicensure or certification in any of the above fieldsRequirements for all College of Health Sciences faculty engaged in clinical instruction:Current TB testingCurrent CPR certificationDocumentation of Hepatitis B immunizationOther requirements as specified by clinical facilitiesKnowledge and SkillsCompetence in educational principles and techniques used in higher education classrooms, laboratory and clinical settingsKnowledge of the profession including theory and practice, procedures, and regulationsProficiency in interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and electronic) necessary to interact effectively with students, faculty, professional staff, administration, clinical affiliates, and the communityMinimum of three years’ experience in the disciplinePrior teaching experience in clinical or classroom setting preferredExperienceOne to two year’s teaching or training experience preferred, experience in higher education preferredTwo to three year’s professional experience within the field preferredSpecific programs may have further qualifications to comply with accreditation requirementsDemonstrates an understanding of educational theory, instructional methods and evaluation technique and use of technology utilized in higher education in a classroom setting.Demonstrates analytical and organizational skills necessary to plan, implement and evaluate educational activities to assure compliance with established goals and objectives.Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, necessary to interact effectively with all university constituents.
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