Adjunct General Education Instructor - Nursing at FORTIS Colleges and Institutes

Norfolk, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facilitate Learning, Learner Development, Assessment Strategies, Change Agent, Quality Improvement, Educational Infrastructure Adherence, Classroom Instruction, Laboratory Instruction, Clinical Instruction, Student Advising, Professionalism, Instructional Delivery, Adult Learning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Learning Technologies

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Adjunct faculty members perform a number of roles and functions, each of which reflects the core competencies of their discipline. Those competencies include the following: 1) facilitate learning, 2) facilitate learner development and socialization, 3) use assessment and evaluation strategies, 4) function as a change agent and leader, 5) pursue continuous quality improvement in the educator role, and 6) function within the educational infrastructure, mission, and policies of the College/ Institute. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitate Learning: Faculty members are responsible for creating an environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings that facilitates student learning and the achievement of desired learning outcomes. Function within the educational infrastructure, mission, and policies of the College/Institution: Faculty members are knowledgeable about the educational environment, resources, and document integrity. The faculty are expected to work within and support the policies, mission, and cultural practices of the College/Institution. * Adhere to all policies and procedures. * A commitment to on-time attendance at every assigned class, clinical, or lab they are responsible for. This also includes teaching the full allotted time for the assigned course. * Adherence to course syllabus, content outline, class schedule and textbook use. * Be available to advise students. * Attendance at the all-hands and faculty meeting as required. * Submit final grades by the last day of each term. * Submit attendance and grades each week. * Other assignments as requested by the Academic Leadership Team. Qualifications Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: * A minimum of a masters degree with 15-18 semester credit hours in the discipline for appointment as a faculty member; * Current knowledge in one’s area of responsibility * A commitment to teaching and helping students develop an abiding interest in education and a desire to help the college maintain the standards appropriate to an institution of higher education * Ability to maintain rapport with colleagues and students, and to conduct themselves with a high level of professionalism * Documented knowledge of education, instructional delivery, and adult learning is required * Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through learning technologies such as computers and e-mails * Ability to work with staff, faculty, students, and the Academic Leadership Team Classification: Exempt Work Hours: Schedule/hours will vary based upon course assignments Travel: N/A Working Environment: Interior/Office

Responsibilities

Faculty members are responsible for creating an environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings that facilitates student learning and the achievement of desired learning outcomes. They must also adhere to all institutional policies, maintain attendance, submit grades on time, and be available to advise students.