Adjunct Professor – Life and Physical Sciences ,EMT

University of the District of Columbia • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. Incumbents must teach all assigned classes and hours as determined by semester course schedule; Incumbents will be required to prepare and deliver relevant curriculum to students in the, using a variety of teaching methods to include, but not limited to, lecture, class discussion, skills labs, and simulations. The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract and hold office hours for student conferences (each 3-credit hour course taught requires one hour of student conference time per week). Evaluate and select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans. Collaborate with Program Coordinator to provide students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the institution, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria. Use the institution’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students. Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered. Assist in maintaining records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the institution. Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning, establishing and maintaining classroom control.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate degree (in a related field of study) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Certified EMT with NREMT and able to be DC certified before start of term
• Prior teaching experience or must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential, sound laboratory skills in the subject area, and/or corporate/industry training

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract
• Hold office hours for student conferences (each 3-credit hour course taught requires one hour of student conference time per week)
• Evaluate and select texts and instructional materials
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans
• Collaborate with Program Coordinator to provide students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the institution, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
• Use the institution’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered
• Assist in maintaining records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the institution
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning, establishing and maintaining classroom control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees