Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Chemistry

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, the college offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits.

About the role

Under supervision of the Dean of General Education, the adjunct instructor provides a learning experience in the classroom, online, and/or in the lab using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures and demonstrations, audiovisual and technological aids. The instructor evaluates student achievements, keeps students engaged, and maintains a positive educational climate while following an established curriculum/syllabus.

Responsibilities

• Create and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom/online.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance; identify and refer students who are “at risk" of not being successful to the Student Success Coordinator.
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling by tutoring and mentoring students on an individual basis when needed.
• Grade tests and projects, maintain grade books, track attendance, and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Participate in ongoing conferences, seminars, and training sessions (2 education in-services, 1 distance education in-service, proof of at least 2 professional development activities annually).
• Provide input and participate in academic committees formed for the purpose of enrichment of both the programs and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• A minimum of 15 credit hours or equivalent in the assigned subject area.
• States of Georgia, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia require either a Master’s degree in the discipline or a Master’s degree (any discipline) with 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework relevant to the discipline.
• Two years of practical experience in the course content area with a related degree, or three years of practical experience if the degree is in an unrelated field.
• A minimum of three years of work experience as an educator preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
• 401(k) with company match.