Position Summary:
The Anatomy & Physiology Instructor provides updated and fully prepared instruction to students, actively engages in retention activities and manages the classroom/lab activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaches Anatomy & Physiology courses as assigned by the DOE/Academic Dean.
- Utilizes unit, daily lesson plans, and a variety of supplementary resources (i.e. instructional technology, guest speakers, field trips, current articles and literature, discipline specific equipment, etc.).
- Maintains laboratory and classroom organization and cleanliness.
- Monitors classroom and student safety and immediately report safety concerns to appropriate manager.
- Actively engages in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.
- Submits assigned grading and attendance documentation on deadline.
- Provides assistance for the planning, development, and maintenance of program curriculum.
- Works with the Director of Education/Academic Dean to resolve student concerns.
- Provides each student course syllabi on the first day of class.
- Grades tests, projects, and other assignments in a required timeframe.
- Records and maintains accurate student attendance and grade records.
- Participates in student activities such as serving as club advisors, if asked.
- Completes midterm evaluations for each student halfway through the term.
- Reports need for supplies and computer equipment to manager.
- Is aware of the school catalog, faculty handbook, and student handbook, and understands all the procedures and expectations stated within it as well as policies stated therein.
- Participates in the evaluation of textbooks and other instructional materials.
- Is accountable for all equipment, textbooks, instructor’s manuals, software, tapes, CD, etc. being used for the current term.
- Submits final grades to the Registrar by established deadline.
- Performs end-of-the term procedures by preparing the classroom for the next term.
- Provides annual documentation of continuing professional growth.
- Attends scheduled company meetings, in-service workshops and faculty meetings and incorporate learned concepts into classroom instruction.
- Participates in Advisory Board activities coordinated through Career Services and the DOE/Academic Dean.
- Adheres to and supports school policies and procedures as referenced in the employee handbook, faculty handbook, and catalog.
- Attends graduation and orientation ceremonies.
- Performs such other duties as may be specified by the DOE/Academic Dean or the School Director.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:
- Documented expertise in Anatomy & Physiology as demonstrated by transcripts and resume
- Expertise in interpersonal and verbal presentation/written communication skills
- A master degree with 18 semester Masters level credits in Anatomy & Physiology or similiar science
- Prior higher education/post secondary teaching experience preferred
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Team player who demonstrates initiative, dependability and reliability
Work Hours: May vary and include day and evening hours, no weekends
Travel: None
Working Environment: Interior/Classroom/Lab