Adjunct Faculty

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

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 may include laboratory teaching and related preparation, and requires collaboration with College staff and faculty, course planning, student support, grading, and participation in course evaluation.

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 course objectives, content outline, testing dates, requirements for determining final grades, and required or recommended resource texts.
• Provide the Graduate College with information needed to order course textbooks.
• Submit materials for copying or printing to the Graduate College at least one week before the course or class begins.
• Submit a final 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 the techniques and materials to be used.
• For courses with a laboratory component, instruct the preparator before laboratory sessions are set up.
• Maintain office hours to provide academic support.
• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with the University’s core values.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment 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
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including adjunct faculty and per diem colleagues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed