Part Time Day and Evening Faculty- Lab Instructor in Anatomy & Physiology - Fitchburg State University
About The Position
General Statement of Duties: Part-time, adjunct professor to teach Anatomy and Physiology for non-majors. This course is intended for students in Nursing, Exercise and Sports Sciences, and Environmental and Public Health. Duties and Responsibilities: Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 1200) explores the structure and function of the human organism on the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels. Cellular metabolism, histology, and the following systems: skeletal, muscular, and nervous (including the special senses) are examined. The lab portion covers basic lab safety (including dissection and chemical safety), the language of anatomy, histology, the skeletal system, the muscular system, and the nervous system (which may include brain and eye dissections). Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 1300) is a continuation of BIOL 1200. The following systems are covered: endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive. The lab portion covers most of these topics and involves some "wet labs" (digestion and urinary systems) and may include some dissections (heart, kidney, and others). Both courses require the set up and take down of lab exams ("practicals") as well as grading of assigned lab activities (as determined by the instructor and in collaboration with other faculty teaching Anatomy and Physiology).
Requirements
- Requires Masters degree in Biology or a similar field with an expertise in anatomy and/or physiology.
- Teaching experience at the university/college level in Anatomy and Physiology.
- Ability to teach freshman level courses.
- Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching.
- Ability to work effectively on a team consisting of other professors teaching Anatomy and Physiology
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.
- Ability to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Responsibilities
- Teach Anatomy and Physiology for non-majors
- Set up and take down of lab exams ("practicals")
- Grading of assigned lab activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
