Adjunct Faculty - Southside College of Health Sciences

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Colonial Heights, VA

18h

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member supports the teaching needs of the program and provides excellent instruction within the curriculum. The role implements curriculum using effective teaching strategies and evaluation measures, supports student learning and achievement, and maintains accurate student records. The faculty member communicates with students and program leadership, contributes to a healthy and student-centered learning environment, and upholds the institution’s values and faculty expectations. The position also requires ongoing professional development and maintenance of applicable licenses, certifications, and competencies.

Requirements

Current licensure in the appropriate field in the given state, as applicable.
Certification may be required in specific educational programs.
Meet programmatic requirements.
For clinical roles, three years of clinical experience in the appropriate field, if applicable.
For non-clinical roles, three years of applicable experience.
Ability to deliver engaging, effective instruction aligned with course and program learning outcomes.
Skill in using diverse teaching strategies to support varied learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities.
Experience incorporating inclusive, equitable, and student-centered teaching practices.
Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems.
Ability to teach in the assigned modality: face-to-face, online, or hybrid.
Commitment to student retention, success, and completion.
Ability to support and mentor students and respond to indicators of academic difficulty.
Strong communication skills that foster respectful, supportive relationships with students.
Ability to assess student learning and use data to improve instruction and course effectiveness.
Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators.
Strong organizational, time-management, and reliability skills.
Ability to adapt to changing institutional priorities and student needs.
Demonstrated ethical conduct, academic integrity, and respect for diverse perspectives.
Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to provide constructive feedback to students.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collegial approach to teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Certification in teaching and clinical expertise, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Implement the curriculum using effective teaching strategies and evaluation measures.
Use innovative teaching strategies and instructional technologies, and provide feedback to facilitate student learning.
Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives and outcomes.
Maintain accurate records of student achievement and submit documentation by established deadlines.
Be available to students to answer questions and concerns about course material and expectations.
Manage time effectively for course preparation and learning activities.
Communicate effectively with course and program leadership.
Engage in critical self-reflection regarding personal performance as a faculty member.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, and annual competencies.
Pursue lifelong learning and professional development in content and clinical expertise, teaching and learning, and evaluation strategies.
Serve as a professional role model and uphold institutional values.
Meet faculty role expectations described in the Associate Handbook.
Promote a healthy work environment for associates.
Provide a student-centered learning environment that supports students’ personal and professional growth and educational goals.
Support and mentor students, including identifying and responding to early indicators of academic difficulty.
Assess student learning and use data to improve teaching and course effectiveness.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators and participate in shared governance, committees, and institutional initiatives.