Adjunct Faculty – Forensic Science

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The responsibility of this position consists of teaching undergraduate Forensic Science as appropriate to credentials and need. The adjunct will facilitate meaningful learning of the course objectives, will proactively support all facets of classroom learning environment, and will demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of learners.

• Deliver class instruction through the instructional plans/syllabus to meet course objectives, develop assignment activities supporting course objectives, and appropriately deliver classroom instruction.
• Ability to use the Learning Management System (Canvas) and other relevant technology to facilitate the course. A Canvas Training course is required to be completed.
• Promote and enhance student success by exhibiting a passion for teaching, maintaining consistent, timely, and frequent communication with students, posting grades in a timely fashion, and demonstrating the ability to engage students in the learning process.
• Manage the learning environment by keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing university/course policies.
• Employ a range of suitable teaching strategies, which may include but are not limited to video streaming lectures, discussion groups, hands‑on activities, and various assessment approaches.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to represent Bluefield University within the academic community and, most importantly, to students and prospective students.
• Facilitate and pace instruction effectively to maximize student learning.
• Demonstrate time management and detail‑oriented skills.

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree or appropriate professional experience in the field of Forensic Science.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years forensic science/criminal investigation experience preferred.
• Must be able to work with diverse populations.
• Must support the mission of Bluefield University.

An adjunct typically has no supervisory responsibilities over any employees.

• Physical Demands
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position is not necessarily a physically demanding job and generally requires no specific physical demands other than those typical in a modern office environment. Normal responsibilities should not afford risks of accidental injury.
• Specialized Equipment Requirements
  The use of specialized equipment listed here is representative of equipment an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This position requires equipment typically used in a modern office environment, including personal computers, calculators, copiers, and fax machines.
• Working Conditions and Environment
  The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the duties, responsibilities, and functions of this job. This position has no specific working conditions; the work environment is typical to that of a small private residential institution of higher education, with physical remote site locations within 500 miles of the main campus in Bluefield, Virginia.

• A Christian commitment and lifestyle that acknowledges a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a personal commitment to the Christian purpose and mission of Bluefield University.
• Professional appearance and presentation in the working environment (including business casual attire).
• Education and Experience Requirements listed above.

This position is subject to at least an annual evaluation based upon the job duties, responsibilities, and functions as set forth above. The University reserves the right to change, re‑assign, or combine job duties and positions at any time.

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