What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alternative Medicine Instructor - Adjunct position at Everglades University?
Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.
Position Requirements
Position Requirements
- Master's Degree or higher in Alternative Medicine, Integrative Health, Naturopathy, or a closely related field (Doctoral degree preferred)
- Recognized certification or licensure in one or more alternative medicine modalities (e.g., naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, herbalism, Ayurveda, etc.)
- Prior teaching or clinical training experience, preferably at the postsecondary level
- In-depth understanding of holistic health principles, complementary therapies, and evidence-based practices
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to design and deliver engaging instruction in classroom, online and/or clinical settings
- Commitment to integrating conventional and alternative health perspectives in the curriculum
- Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management system (LMS)
- Dedication to fostering a culturally competent and inclusive learning environment
- Willingness to participate in curriculum development, student assessment, and professional development
- Flexibility to teach day or evening
- Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
- Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
- Make phone calls to students who have been absent
- Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
- Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
- Notify registrar of changes in roster
- Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared
- Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
- Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
- Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
- Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
- Conduct class according to scheduled times
- Prevent excessive breaks
- Avoid dismissing classes early
- Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
- Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
- Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
- Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
- Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
- Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
- Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
- Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
- Complete annual professional development plans
- Tutor students as necessary
- Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct