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Washburn University

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Adjunct Instructor, Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab (2025-2026) - PTT

Adjunct Instructor, Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab (2025-2026) - PTT

Southeast Community College

Lincoln, NE • On-site

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Adjunct Instructor, Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab (2025-2026) - PTT
Department
Science
Location
Beatrice
Job Category
Faculty
Job Type
PT
Posting Number
01823
Position End Date
Position Summary Information
General Description of Position
Under the supervision of the Program Chair, the Adjunct Lab Instructor is responsible for instructing students in Anatomy & Physiology I and II labs.
The adjunct lab instructor follows the course outline developed by the instructors at Southeast Community College and uses the approved SCC lab manuals and procedures. The adjunct lab instructor implements teaching strategies, monitors and evaluates student progress, keeps accurate student records, and reports student progress to the lead instructor.
This is a part-time temporary position.
Essential Functions
  1. Facilitate Labs in Assigned Subject Areas/Lab - Facilitate labs for students according to the objectives of each course assigned. This instructor will utilize a variety of instructional strategies in the classroom
  2. Provide For Student Evaluation and Record keeping - Administer departmentally developed labs and other evaluation instruments and maintain accurate student records on attendance, achievement, and progress. Assist in gathering and interpreting data for department assessment.
  3. Manage Classes - The instructor will develop, revise, and maintain classroom policies.
  4. Perform Other Functions Related to Teaching Assignments - Use the computer as an instructional tool for teaching reading and writing skills and composition as appropriate. Provide information and data that will assist in the preparation of supply and equipment orders, course schedules, book orders, and other necessary reports.
  5. Promote/Support Diversity Promote and support the College's diversity goals; promote/support Access, Fair Employment, EEO, Equity, and Diversity programs.
  6. Promote/Support the Organizational Environment through Goal 9 of the Strategic Plan Promote and support the College's organizational environment goals. Maximize operational efficiency by enhancing policies and procedures, staffing, and communication processes and practices. Enhance positive communication processes and practices, and maximize a positive and engaging organizational environment by encouraging input, reflective and transparent communication, and compassion and respect toward the views and ideas of others.

Marginal Functions
  1. Maintain lab safety.
  2. May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
  3. Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
  4. Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  1. Current knowledge of and ability/skill to teach/facilitate A & P labs
  2. Ability/skill to relate to colleagues, staff, students, and supervisors of diverse backgrounds in a positive and cooperative manner.
  3. Ability/skill to apply and demonstrate effective communication skills.
  4. Ability to develop and incorporate a variety of teaching strategies and techniques in the classroom/lab.
  5. The individual must possess the skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications
  1. Master's degree in Anatomy and Physiology, or Master's Degree in Science Education with emphasis in anatomy and physiology, or Master's degree in Biological Education with emphasis in anatomy and physiology, or Master's degree in a related health occupation field with emphasis in anatomy and physiology, or Masters in Biological Science with emphasis in anatomy and physiology.
  2. Teaching experience equivalent to 18 semester hours or 6 courses/sections at secondary or post-secondary level that applies directly to area(s) of instructional responsibility.

Desired Qualifications
N/A
Salary
TBD
Benefits
Part-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth, SRA, or 457(B) account, with no match provided by the College.
Schedule
This is a part-time temporary position with assignments based on program needs.
Posting Detail Information
Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.
Open Date
07/01/2025
Close Date
06/30/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open on an as-needed basis. Applications will remain in the open pool, and applicants will be contacted based on the department's needs at the time of submission. If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete an application, contact Human Resources at 402-323-3407.
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https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/10078

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