Adjunct Instructor - Health Sciences Department

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor will develop and teach a foundational research course for undergraduate health sciences students. The course may be taken as an individual elective or as the first course in a three-course elective series. It provides a conceptual and practical foundation for initiating original research, including selecting a research topic, systematically collecting and evaluating literature, and producing an annotated bibliography. The course is preferably offered in person twice weekly for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or in a hybrid format with one in-person day and one synchronous online day. There may also be an opportunity to develop the other two courses in the series: Development of Health Science Research and Application of Health Science Research. The instructor will support students individually as needed, review and grade assignments, communicate with students through Canvas or related inter-campus systems, discuss student progress with the Chair, and submit final grades to Banner by the deadline. The position calls for an independent, motivated instructor with a strong understanding of the research process, initiative, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and dedication to student engagement and learning.

Requirements

PhD in Health Science, Population Health, Clinical and Translational Health, or a related field.
At least two years of experience teaching undergraduate research courses.
At least two years of experience mentoring undergraduate students as part of a senior thesis or capstone, including scoping reviews.
Strong understanding of the research process and its implementation.
Initiative, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and dedication to student engagement and learning.

Nice To Haves

Experience with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods health research.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach a foundational research course for undergraduate health sciences students.
Meet with and assist students individually when needed.
Review and grade required student assignments.
Correspond with students through Canvas or related inter-campus communication systems.
Meet with the Chair to communicate student progress, strengths, and weaknesses.
Submit final grades to Banner by the due date.
Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson's 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 offering 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.