Forensic Science - Adjunct Faculty - AIU Atlanta (On Campus)

Perdoceo Education Corporation•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forensic Science Adjunct Faculty member provides quality instruction to students through prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessment, clear documentation of student progress, and support for at-risk students’ academic success. The role teaches assigned courses and ensures course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus. The faculty member prepares course materials and lessons, communicates course expectations and timelines, and provides relevant assignments that demonstrate learning in real-life settings for custom courses. The position also involves assessing student work, responding to student questions, referring at-risk students to academic support, maintaining schedules, supporting retention activities, and completing required professional development and training. Where applicable, the instructor ensures safety and sanitation of laboratories, equipment, and supplies, and maintains credentials required by accrediting councils, agencies, and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in the subject field to teach undergraduate courses.
At least five years of experience in the subject field to teach graduate courses.
For undergraduate instruction, a conferred master's degree in the field of instruction from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or an international equivalent; additional state licensing or accreditation requirements may apply.
For graduate instruction, a doctorate in the field of instruction from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or an international equivalent; additional state licensing or accreditation requirements may apply.
A satisfactory background check is required.
Submit a resume and/or curriculum vitae and copies of unofficial transcripts for graduate or doctoral degree levels.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses.
Prepare course materials and lessons; preparation time may vary based on prior experience teaching the course.
Provide clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through topical outlines and approved standardized syllabi.
Create interesting and relevant assignments that demonstrate learning outcomes in real-life settings for custom courses.
Challenge, engage, serve, and communicate with students to encourage participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
Complete assessments, grade books, and final grade sheets according to requirements.
Respond to student questions within 48 hours.
Identify at-risk students and refer them to specific academic support services.
Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.
Where applicable, ensure the safety and sanitation of labs, equipment, and supplies.
Post and maintain office and classroom schedules.
Support program, campus, and university retention activities.
Attend regularly scheduled in-services and discipline-specific professional development activities.
Complete required professional development and training activities.
Maintain credentials as required by accrediting councils, agencies, and regulatory bodies.