Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology

The College System of Tennessee•Chattanooga, TN

47d•Remote

About The Position

We have openings for Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology at ourâ¯Chattanooga Stateâ¯campus! Our Purpose: We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits. Our Values: We cultivate a welcome and caring environment. We care about the well-being of each other. We instill trust through integrity and transparency. We encourage fearless innovation and resilience. We collaborate to build a better future. Our Mission: We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future. The role will be responsible for the following: POSITION SUMMARY This is a remote position. Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty, Adjunct Faculty have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes. Responsibilities include: conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintaining records of attendance, evaluating student performance on assignments, monitoring and communicating progress to students and the appropriate college employees, assigning midterm grades and final grades, completing mandatory training as needed, and performing other duties as assigned. Beyond teaching responsibilities, Adjunct Faculty are also obligated to comply with and support college policies as outlined in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.

Requirements

An earned Master's degree in Biology or an Anatomy and Physiology related field from a regionally accredited institution, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology or closely related field, or a professional degree (MD, DC, DO or other advanced clinical degree) awarded by a nationally accredited institution.
Maintains a comprehensive grasp of the particular area(s) of academic study.
Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition toward others.
Demonstrates punctuality and is detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about fair-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.

Nice To Haves

College Teaching Experience
Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes - hybrid, online, virtual

Responsibilities

Conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices
Maintaining records of attendance
Evaluating student performance on assignments
Monitoring and communicating progress to students and the appropriate college employees
Assigning midterm grades and final grades
Completing mandatory training as needed
Performing other duties as assigned
Comply with and support college policies as outlined in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement
Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning
Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials
Remain current within the field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas, and technologies
Respect the rights of students and access to educational opportunities
Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect equity-minded practices
Embraces and promotes the College's goals related to organizational culture and engagement
Support the Math and Science Division's efforts to utilize best practices in providing fair-minded services and support for students, faculty, and staff