Adjunct Instructor, Global Cultures of Beauty and Aesthetics

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, one-semester contract position for an Adjunct Instructor in Global Cultures of Beauty and Aesthetics within the College of Humanities and Sciences. The successful candidate will teach a course exploring representations and interpretations of beauty across different media, global cultures, and contexts, applying active student-learning methods. The course will be offered in person on the East Falls campus on a MW schedule from 2-3:15 pm, with classes beginning on August 24th and final grades due by December 21st. Jefferson is a nationally ranked institution located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and Southern New Jersey, dedicated to reimagining health care and higher education. With over 65,000 people, Jefferson focuses on providing high-quality clinical care, strengthening communities, preparing future leaders, and creating new knowledge through research. Thomas Jefferson University, established in 1824, comprises 10 colleges and three schools, offering over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health is a top-15 not-for-profit health care system, serving millions of patients annually across 32 hospital campuses and over 700 outpatient locations. Jefferson Health Plans provides managed health care options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The institution is committed to equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons, without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability, or any other protected group or status. Jefferson aims to recruit, retain, develop, and reward highly-qualified employees, encouraging knowledge expansion and career development through growth opportunities and continuing education.

Requirements

• Qualified to teach "Global Cultures of Beauty and Aesthetics"
• Be a dynamic and experienced teacher

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or ABD in History, Ethnic Studies, Cultural Studies or related field

Responsibilities

• Teach "Global Cultures of Beauty and Aesthetics" course
• Apply active student-learning methods in the classroom

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 (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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed