Anatomy & Physiology Visiting Professor

Covista•Troy, MI

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

With over 135 years of history in healthcare education, Chamberlain University is the largest nursing school in the country, dedicated to providing a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. This commitment, known as Chamberlain Care®, ensures students receive the necessary tools and resources within a supportive community, ultimately graduating healthcare professionals who can transform global health. Chamberlain comprises the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions, offering a range of programs including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work, and Master of Physician Assistant Studies. The university operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday) to foster creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building. Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university is seeking superior instructors with high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to practitioner-focused education. They are primarily looking for Industry Professionals to share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks, blending face-to-face interaction with technology such as online discussions and assignments. The commitment for this role is on a course-by-course basis. This specific position involves teaching Anatomy & Physiology I-IV with Lab (BIOS-251 thru BIOS-256), a four-course sequence that studies human anatomy and physiology using a body systems approach, emphasizing the interrelationships between form and function at both gross and microscopic levels. Topics covered include basic anatomical and directional terminology, muscle tissues, fundamental concepts of cell biology, the integumentary and skeletal systems, muscular and nervous systems, special senses, the endocrine system, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. On-site, courses are scheduled two times per week, Monday through Thursday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Master's Degree is required for all faculty positions (with 18 graduate hours in the subject being taught for undergraduate teaching).
Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
Faculty must also have excellent motivational and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional environment.
Must be able to work in a collegial manner and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups.
Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.

Responsibilities

Develops and provides students with an approved Covista syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, and which includes the terminal course objectives.
Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and update all course materials.
Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students.
Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.
Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.
Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.
Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provide timely feedback to students.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards