Adjunct Instructor - Arts & Sciences

Maria College is currently seeking to expand its pool of adjunct faculty available to teach courses within the Arts & Sciences Department, including the Division of Allied Health. Adjunct faculty, reporting to the Chair of Arts & Sciences, deliver student-centered instruction in specific content areas in online and/or in-person modalities.

We are accepting adjunct faculty applications for all Arts & Sciences course content areas, with a particular interest in the following disciplines:

* Biology

* Business

* Certified Medical Assistant

* Chemistry

* English

* Healthcare Management

* Mathematics

* Occupational Therapy

* Psychology

* Radiologic Technology

* Sociology

* Sterile Processing Technician

* Surgical Technology

Primary Responsibilities:

* Submission of course syllabi by the first day of classes.

* Submission of the semester census report.

* Conducting class for the required number of hours.

* Posting of mid-term grades.

* Facilitation of completion of student evaluations at mid-term and at the end of the semester.

* Submission of final grades within 48 hours of course completion.

* Maintain regular communication with students during the semester and respond to emails from students and program director within 24 hours during the week.

* Grade all assignments (discussions included) before the due date of subsequent assignments, or within one week of submission, whichever is lesser.

* Complete all College IT, security, and other required trainings within the allotted time.

* Participate in evaluation process, including completion of self-evaluation, as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

* Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the College.

Minimum Qualifications /Experience

* Master's degree in relevant academic discipline.

* Experience working with diverse and/or underrepresented student populations.

Preferred Qualifications /Experience

* Prior teaching experience in higher education in both online and in-person modalities.

* Experience with D2L Brightspace learning management system.

Compensation: $1000/credit

Interested candidates must submit the following to resumes with "Adjunct Instructor" in the subject line.

* A letter of application/cover letter

* A curriculum vitae.

* A statement of teaching philosophy

* Unofficial Graduate Transcripts (official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process)

* List of three professional references with contact information (phone/email)

Please direct any questions about this position to Dr. Galletta, mgalletta

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