Adjunct faculty

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct faculty are responsible for teaching, tutoring, instructing, or lecturing within a specified area of expertise or academic discipline. This role involves preparing research and organizing specific courses as contracted. The primary function is to impart knowledge effectively to students.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree
• Valid ARRT, ARDMS, NMTCB or CMD registration as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred
• 5 years clinical experience in related field

Responsibilities

• Prepares comprehensive syllabus for each course in keeping with Department/College guidelines, including a clear statement of objectives and procedures for each course and provision of relevant criteria and processes for evaluation of student performance.
• Requests, through appropriate and advance departmental requisition or procedures, all required textbooks and related materials, including audio-visual equipment.
• Requests library holdings and acquisitions that are adequate to any and all course requirements.
• Holds classes as scheduled, requesting prior approval by supervisor (i.e., Chair, Dean or Program Director) of cancellation and/or arrangement of a substitute if necessary.
• Confines lectures and related classroom activities/instruction to topics which fall within one’s competence and that are germane to the course.
• Evaluates thoroughly, including the placement of appropriate comments and the earned grade on the assignment and promptly returns all written work required of students.
• Administers final examinations at the times and places indicated in the final examination schedule.
• Respects the intellectual integrity of students and colleagues, encouraging informed dialogue and protecting responsible dissent.
• Protects the academic, as well as the personal, privacy of students.
• Notifies the supervisor (i.e., Chair, Dean, or Program Director) in a timely manner of any requirements for physically handicapped or linguistically deficient students.
• Meets with students regarding their course-related questions or concerns so that their needs are fairly served.
• Strives constantly to improve one’s teaching methods.
• Maintains and improves ones competence and knowledge within one’s academic discipline or area of expertise.
• Gives fair and adequate notice to any student whose conduct may be cause for administrative withdrawal from the course.
• Assists students professionally through the prompt writing of letters of recommendation, when requested or inform students whenever such accommodation cannot be granted.
• Shows respect for the rights of the instructors with adjoining or succeeding classes.
• Adheres to the deadline published in tile Academic Calendar of the College for submitting final grades to the Registrar.
• Post final grades on banner by registrar due date.
• Provide syllabus to the Administrative Assistant.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription) insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

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