Anatomy & Physiology Adjunct Instructor

South College•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

South College is seeking dynamic, student-centered adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology courses for students in nursing, respiratory therapy, radiography, and other allied health programs. The role provides instruction on human body structure and function, including the organization of the body, basic chemistry, cells, tissues, organ systems, and the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and endocrine systems. Instructors guide students in integrating body systems in health and disease, with hands-on laboratory experiences applying theoretical concepts. Courses are delivered on-ground at the Knoxville/Lonas Campus in Knoxville, Tennessee. Faculty are responsible for providing quality instruction within the approved academic program curriculum and meeting weekly faculty expectations. Duties include managing classroom activities, supporting student progress, completing required academic documentation, responding to information requests in a timely manner, and maintaining appropriate written and oral communication. Faculty may also assist with curriculum evaluation and development, policy changes, textbook selection, and other duties assigned by the Dean/Department Chair. Regularly teaching adjunct faculty must participate in at least one professional development activity per year. Participation in committees, scholarship, and service activities is encouraged but not required. South College describes its work environment as equitable and inclusive, with respect and open interchange of ideas. The institution indicates it has more than 20,000 students and 11 campuses and uses competency-based education.

Requirements

Minimum of a master’s degree in Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, or a closely related field.
Documentation of applicable licenses or certifications is required.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, and student support practices.
Commitment to student success and South College’s mission and values.
Ability to attend on-ground courses at the Knoxville/Lonas Campus in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Nice To Haves

A terminal degree is preferred.
Prior college-level teaching experience is strongly preferred.
Prior teaching experience and/or practical or clinical experience in the discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide quality instruction in each assigned course within the approved academic program curriculum.
Teach human body structure and function, including body organization, basic chemistry, cells, tissues, organ systems, and major body systems.
Guide students in understanding how body systems integrate in health and disease through hands-on laboratory experiences and application of theoretical concepts.
Engage and support students using interactive learning strategies and real-world applications.
Complete academic program requirements and student documentation, such as clinical evaluations and competency documentation, and submit materials by established deadlines.
Meet faculty expectations on a weekly basis and appropriately manage classroom activities.
Be reasonably accessible to students for questions and assistance.
Respond in a timely manner to information requests from the institution, administrative officials, students, and other specified parties, as appropriate.
Promote appropriate standards of written and oral communication.
Monitor educational and professional literature for best practices relevant to courses taught.
Assist with curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and policy changes as requested by the Dean/Department Chair.
Assist with selection of new textbooks as appropriate.
Participate in at least one professional development activity per year when teaching on a regular basis.
Adhere to institutional and School/Department policies and guidelines.
Complete other duties assigned by the Dean/Department Chair.