Adjunct Faculty

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

5h

About The Position

To develop and/or teach designated graduate course(s) within the guidelines and policies of the University and Graduate College. Specific course(s) and responsibilities are outlined in the Letter of Agreement between the instructor and the Graduate College. Teach designated graduate course(s) during indicated semester(s). Work in collaboration with College staff and faculty to develop and/or review course and assessment materials, including laboratory sections if applicable. Produce a course syllabus which should include the course objectives, outline of course content, testing dates, course requirements for final grade determination, required or recommended resource texts, etc. Provide the Graduate College with information needed to order the course textbook(s). Provide the Graduate College with materials for copying or printing at least one week prior to the course or class start date. Provide a final course grade for each student by the specified date according to the Graduate College’s grade scale. Participate in the course evaluation process. Provide guidance and supervision for teaching/laboratory assistants if applicable. For course(s) with a laboratory component: Provide the Graduate College with a list of equipment and supplies needed for each session at least one month prior to the course or class start date. Provide students with a laboratory manual including explanations of techniques and materials to be used. Instruct the preparator prior to setting up the laboratory sessions. Maintain office hours for academic support. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the University.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral (preferred) degree in related science-field from an accredited college or university
• 2 years teaching experience in related course work
• Experience preparing and administering lectures and exams via online course management software (e.g. Blackboard).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or teach designated graduate course(s)
• Collaborate with College staff and faculty to develop and/or review course and assessment materials
• Produce a course syllabus
• Provide the Graduate College with information needed to order the course textbook(s)
• Provide the Graduate College with materials for copying or printing
• Provide a final course grade for each student
• Participate in the course evaluation process
• Provide guidance and supervision for teaching/laboratory assistants if applicable
• Provide the Graduate College with a list of equipment and supplies needed for each session (for courses with a lab component)
• Provide students with a laboratory manual (for courses with a lab component)
• Instruct the preparator prior to setting up the laboratory sessions (for courses with a lab component)
• Maintain office hours for academic support
• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the University

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time