What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor - Mathematics position at Caris College?
Adjunct Instructor - Mathematics Online or Hybrid.
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor needed for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Nursing programs. These are accelerated, quarter-based programs, located in Jeffersonville, IN. Class may be held asynchronously online or in a hybrid format. Candidates are not required to reside in the immediate area.
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor needed for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Nursing programs. These are accelerated, quarter-based programs, located in Jeffersonville, IN. Class may be held asynchronously online or in a hybrid format. Candidates are not required to reside in the immediate area.
At Caris College we believe in student-centered learning. Our curriculum is designed with a focus on active learning, minimizing lecture time, and maximizing hands-on experience. We believe in wrapping support around our students, helping them to reach their goals, while holding them accountable for their individual learning.
Title: Adjunct Instructor.
Department: Diagnostic Medical Sonography AND/OR Nursing.
Employment Status: Adjunct (contract quarter to quarter).
Job Summary: Adjunct instructors are required to provide instruction and monitor learning/teaching effectiveness in courses assigned by the Program Director. They are responsible for, but are not limited to, the following:
- Teach the following course(s): College Algebra (DMS) and/or Intro to Math (Nursing).
- Prepare and, on the first day of class, distribute course syllabi which informs the students as to absences, tardiness, testing, assignments and grading policies.
- Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, tests and homework.
- Compile, administer and grade instruments that evaluate student progress.
- Encourage the use of school resources, outside library and internet sources.
- Counsel students and notify student and Program Director of frequent absences, failures, or necessary make-up work.
- Hold all assigned classes on time in the assigned classrooms and be available to students 15 minutes before class, except between classes (if teaching courses back-to-back), and 15 minutes after class to offer guidance/tutoring to students.
- Follow procedures related to the Registrar’s office, including grade papers and deadlines, attendance record reports, withdrawal deadlines, midterm reports and the like.
- Follow the academic calendar and procedures.
- Direct library research or other outside assignments.
- Promote Caris College programs and curricula.
- Update syllabi, as needed.
- Substitute for colleagues when necessary.
- Provide a safe environment for students and be responsible for the security of assigned equipment, materials and classrooms.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Educational Requirements:
- Must meet CAAHEP, Indiana State Board of Nursing, ACEN, ABHES, KCPE, and BPE instructor qualifications.