Faculty-Adjunct-Online-Biology/Life Sciences
About the position Delivers relevant course content online from master courses that use a variety of teaching methods and tools. Maintains that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives. Responsibilities • Delivers course content, learning activities and assessments using the university’s online learning platform, according to JWU course outlines and online course delivery standards • Measures student achievement of course objectives • Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures • Posts a syllabus that uses the university-approved syllabus template • Responds to requests for information and/or action from students and university administrators in a timely fashion (24 hours or less) • Communicates early with any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling • Refers students to appropriate university resources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career development, etc. • Collaborates with instructional support team for online teaching orientation and course delivery preparation • Performs other duties as assigned Requirements • Master's degree in biology, life sciences or a related field of study or at least 18 graduate semester hours in discipline plus a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University. Nice-to-haves • Doctoral degree • Proficiency in teaching online courses • Working knowledge of Blackboard Ultra LMS Benefits • This part-time position offers an employee assistance program benefit. • Adjunct faculty may become eligible for paid sick time as required by law. • The university reserves the right to modify, amend or terminate any benefit or benefit programs as they apply to any participants, including but not limited to current and former employees. • This is only a summary; the full details, which control, are in the applicable plan documents.