Anatomy & Physiology Faculty (Part-time)

About the role

Chamberlain University, with more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and the largest nursing school in the country, is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We are interested in developing long-term relationships with superior instructors who have high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a commitment to providing the finest practitioner-focused education. We are seeking primarily Industry Professionals to share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks. The face-to-face interaction is blended with technology (such as online discussions and online assignments) for an enhanced learning environment. Commitment is on a course-by-course basis.

Course: Anatomy & Physiology I–IV with Lab (BIOS-251 through BIOS-256) — a four-course sequence studying human anatomy and physiology using a body systems approach. Topics include:

• Basic anatomical and directional terminology, muscle tissues, fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology, histology, and the integumentary and skeletal systems
• Fundamental concepts and principles of the muscular and nervous systems, special senses, and the endocrine system
• Cardiovascular, immune, and respiratory systems
• Digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides students with an approved Covista syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, and which includes the terminal course objectives.
• Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and updates all course materials.
• Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students.
• Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.
• Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examination dates, and the weight distribution of various evaluation categories.
• Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.
• Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provides timely feedback to students.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required (with 18 graduate hours in the subject being taught for undergraduate teaching).
• Requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent motivational and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional environment.
• Ability to work in a collegial manner and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups.
• Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.

Pay

Expected compensation rate is between $1,120 per assignment and $7,245 per assignment, depending on the candidate's education and experience. Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

Schedule

Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks. Commitment is on a course-by-course basis. Chamberlain operates on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday).