Adjunct Faculty

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member develops and/or teaches designated graduate courses in accordance with University and Graduate College guidelines and policies. Specific courses and responsibilities are outlined in a Letter of Agreement between the instructor and the Graduate College.

The role includes preparing course syllabi and instructional and assessment materials, coordinating textbook and course-material needs, submitting final grades, participating in course evaluations, and providing academic support. For courses with laboratory components, responsibilities also include preparing laboratory materials, coordinating equipment and supplies, and instructing the laboratory preparator.

Requirements

• At least 2 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 and/or review course and assessment materials, including laboratory sections when applicable.
• Prepare a course syllabus that includes objectives, course content, testing dates, final-grade requirements, and required or recommended resource texts.
• Provide the Graduate College with information needed to order course textbooks.
• Provide course 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, using the Graduate College's grade scale.
• Participate in the course evaluation process.
• Guide and supervise teaching or laboratory assistants when applicable.
• For courses with a laboratory component, provide the Graduate College with a list of equipment and supplies needed for each session at least one month before the course or class begins.
• For courses with a laboratory component, provide students with a laboratory manual explaining techniques and materials to be used.
• For courses with a laboratory component, instruct the preparator before laboratory setup.
• 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 insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time