Adjunct Faculty
About The Position
Develop and/or teach designated graduate courses in accordance with University and Graduate College guidelines and policies. Specific courses and responsibilities are outlined in the Letter of Agreement between the instructor and the Graduate College. The role may include laboratory sections and requires collaboration with College staff and faculty on course and assessment materials. Prepare course syllabi and course materials, provide textbook-ordering information, and submit materials for copying or printing before classes begin. Assign final grades by the specified deadline using the Graduate College’s grading scale, participate in course evaluations, and maintain office hours for academic support. For courses with laboratory components, prepare laboratory manuals, provide equipment and supply lists in advance, and instruct the preparator before laboratory setup. Provide guidance and supervision to teaching or laboratory assistants when applicable. Interact with colleagues and others in a manner consistent with University core values.
Requirements
- At least two years of teaching experience in related coursework.
- Experience preparing and administering lectures and exams using online course management software, such as Blackboard.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- A doctoral degree in a related science field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach designated graduate courses during the indicated semesters.
- Collaborate with College staff and faculty to develop or review course and assessment materials, including laboratory sections when applicable.
- Prepare a course syllabus containing objectives, course content, testing dates, grading requirements, and required or recommended resource texts.
- Provide the Graduate College with information needed to order course textbooks.
- Submit materials for copying or printing at least one week before the course or class begins.
- Submit 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 or laboratory assistants when applicable.
- For courses with laboratories, provide equipment and supply lists for each session at least one month before the course or class begins.
- For courses with laboratories, provide students with a laboratory manual explaining techniques and materials.
- Instruct the preparator before laboratory sessions are set up.
- Maintain office hours for academic support.
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistently with the University’s core values.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including adjunct faculty and colleagues working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
