Adjunct Faculty - Nursing & Allied Health Programs

The Role

Will Be Responsible For The Following:

• Conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices
• Maintain records of attendance
• Evaluate student performance on assignments or lab activities
• Assign midterm grades
• Assign final grades
• Utilize faculty feedback
• Complete mandatory training as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Beyond teaching responsibilities, Adjunct Instructors are also obligated to comply and support college policies as set forth in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.

Holistic Student Support

Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Tutoring Services, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services. Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect fair-minded practices.

Organizational Culture

Embraces and promotes the College’s goals related to organizational culture and engagement. Support the Nursing and Allied Health Division’s efforts to utilize best practices in providing fair-minded services and support for students, faculty and staff.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning. Engage to adapt, test, and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga State’s campus context. Structure student experiences to ensure equity, belongingness, accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life and co-curricular activities.

Position Requirements

• Education and experience vary by discipline.
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study. Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students. Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation. Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition towards others. Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.

Pay

Pay by credit hour based on education, certifications, and experience.