Adjunct, St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences, Sociology

St. Luke's University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Adjunct Instructor, St. Luke's College of Health Sciences serves multiple roles as teacher, mentor, colleague, and scholar. The adjunct instructor is expected to excel in classroom instruction and to fulfill various responsibilities related to the assigned teaching duties

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Minimum of two years (or four semesters) teaching experience within higher education required.
Current license or certification to teach in the classroom and/or clinical specialty assigned.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral (or terminal) degree with respect to course(s) assigned preferred.

Responsibilities

Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of his or her specific field/discipline including the ability to evaluate and apply content.
Plans and organizes instruction to enhance student learning.
Creates appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher order thinking.
Provide students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback.
Strive to increase teaching effectiveness through the application of appropriate teaching and learning strategies.
Evaluates student learning and modifies instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs.
Meets classes as scheduled; notifies the appropriate program director in advance if they are to be absent.
Is accessible to students through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments.
Maintains accurate records of students’ academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration.
Respects the confidentiality of student information; refrains from discussing or releasing such information except within recognized limits.