Part Time Evening Faculty- Lab Instructor in Anatomy & Physiology Job Fitchburg area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Part Time Day and Evening Faculty- Lab Instructor in Anatomy & Physiology

About Fitchburg State University:
Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, isa public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciencesstudies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about usand how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity,inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also thosewho can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity inhigher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.

Job Description

General Statement of Duties:
Part-time, adjunct professor to teach Anatomy and Physiology for non-majors. This course is intended for students in Nursing, Exercise and Sports Sciences, and Environmental and Public Health.

Duties and Responsibilities

Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 1200) explores the structure and function of the human organism on the cellular, tissue, organ, andsystem levels. Cellular metabolism, histology, and the followingsystems: skeletal, muscular, and nervous (including the specialsenses) are examined. The lab portion covers basic lab safety(including dissection and chemical safety), the language ofanatomy, histology, the skeletal system, the muscular system, andthe nervous system (which may include brain and eyedissections).

Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 1300) is a continuation of BIOL
1200. The following systems are covered: endocrine, circulatory,respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive. The labportion covers most of these topics and involves some "wet labs"(digestion and urinary systems) and may include some dissections(heart, kidney, and others).

Both courses require the set up and take down of lab exams("practicals") as well as grading of assigned lab activities (as determined by the instructor and in collaboration with otherfaculty teaching Anatomy and Physiology).

Requirements

Requires Masters degree in Biology or a similar field with an expertise in anatomy and/or physiology.

Teaching experience at the university/college level in Anatomyand Physiology.

Ability to teach freshman level courses.

Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching.

Ability to work effectively on a team consisting of otherprofessors teaching Anatomy and Physiology

Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.

Ability to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Additional Information

Fitchburg State University has created an "Open Pool" vacancyannouncement for part time day and evening adjunct faculty bydiscipline. The faculty chair and the divisional dean/associatevice president will review applications submitted when there is aspecific need for part time adjunct to fill a course scheduled inthe academic year for both the day and/or evening classes.

The application process will require that applicants designatetheir preference for teaching in the day, evening or both. Please attach a letter of interest and resume when applying for any parttime teaching position.

Applications submitted will be maintained from July 1st through

June 30th for each academic year. At the conclusion of the academic year the pool will be refreshed and applicants will be required to reapply. Applications selected to be maintained in the pool will remain active for a three year period.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Instructions

Candidates selected to teach for the university are required to complete a CORI and the Student Clearinghouse Authorization form prior to hire. This will be sent out via an email welcome alongwith other pertinent preliminary information. The form provides authorization to the university to qualify degrees held through the National Student Clearinghouse.

If selected to teach, three (3) letters of recommendation will also be required.

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