Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy and Physiology

West Coast University • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

West Coast University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in its Physician Assistant program to educate and support students preparing for healthcare careers. The faculty member serves as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator, providing professional leadership and support in a student-centered academic community. The role creates an educational environment that fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability, and uses varied teaching methods to help students meet prescribed learning outcomes. The faculty member contributes to improving class materials and syllabi, supports curriculum assessment and evaluation, and may lead revisions to programs and syllabi as needed while ensuring quality.

Candidates must have a master's degree in the specialty field; a terminal degree is preferred. Applicable certifications in areas of specialization are required. Education and experience must align with state regulations and comply with rules and regulations of state authorization agencies.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• At least two years of teaching experience in the subject areas taught, or prior training in instructional methodology and teaching skills through a formal teacher education program or comparable training program or formal in-house training program.
• Experience working with online learning management systems to further engage students in the learning process.
• Training in educational methods, testing, and evaluation.
• Strength in instructional methodology, delivery, and techniques.
• Master's degree in the specialty field required.
• Education and experience must align with state regulations and comply with rules and regulations of state authorization agencies.
• Certification in applicable areas of specialization is required, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and support, serving as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator.
• Create an educational environment that fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Regularly contribute to improving or upgrading class materials and syllabi using University processes.
• Use a variety of teaching methodologies to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching and learning process, and individual students.
• Assist with assessment, critique, and evaluation of the overall curriculum.
• May lead revisions to programs and syllabi as necessary while ensuring quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level