Part-Time Faculty - School of Allied Health

University of Akron•Akron, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Akron’s Allied Health Department seeks part-time faculty to teach Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health, Medical Terminology, and Pharmacology. The position requires the ability to teach face-to-face courses. Instructors should be prepared to integrate introductory chemistry and biochemistry with anatomy and physiology and other relevant biology topics, including cytology, cell physiology, histology, organology, microbiology, immunology, embryology, and nutrition. The role involves providing quality instruction and support to a diverse student body; planning and presenting instruction that incorporates critical thinking and general education outcomes; assisting students during active laboratory experiences; using learning technologies and multimedia to enhance learning; assessing student learning outcomes; and communicating effectively with peers and departmental leadership. Instructors are expected to use student-centered teaching strategies, support student success and retention, adapt to a multi-campus work environment and changes in the discipline, and reflect industry trends. Applicants must have a relevant master’s degree or higher, or a qualifying medical or other advanced clinical degree, and experience in a teaching/learning laboratory setting. The position is open until filled, with applicant review beginning immediately. Employment offers are contingent on credential verification and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Work performed for the University is expected to take place in Ohio.

Requirements

A master’s degree or higher from an accredited academic institution in human anatomy, physiology, or pathology, or a qualifying medical professional or other pertinent post-baccalaureate degree.
For teaching, a master’s degree in a biological science and 18 related credit hours; a professional degree such as M.S.N., M.D., D.O., D.C., or another advanced clinical degree from a nationally accredited institution may fulfill the degree requirement.
Experience in the procedures of a teaching/learning laboratory setting.
Knowledge of the theory, content, and applications of human anatomy, human physiology, and/or pathophysiology.
Basic knowledge of internet research techniques and methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to provide quality instruction and support to a diverse student body.
Ability to plan and present instruction, incorporating critical thinking and general education outcomes.
Ability to use student-centered teaching strategies and assist students in active laboratory experiences.
Ability to assess student learning outcomes and communicate effectively with peers and leadership teams.
Ability to adapt to a multi-campus organizational work environment and changes in the discipline.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2 years of prior teaching experience.
Experience using an online course management system and online course instruction techniques and methods.

Responsibilities

Teach Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health, Medical Terminology, and Pharmacology in face-to-face courses.
Integrate introductory chemistry and biochemistry with anatomy and physiology and relevant biology topics.
Provide quality instruction and support to a diverse student body.
Plan and present instruction incorporating critical thinking and general education outcomes.
Direct and assist students during active laboratory experiences.
Explore and incorporate learning technologies and multimedia to enhance student learning.
Perform student learning outcomes assessments.
Use innovative strategies to improve student learning, success, and retention.
Communicate effectively with peers, course leadership, and departmental leadership teams.
Adapt to multi-campus organizational environments and changes in the discipline.