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Description

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South College is seeking local candidates for on-ground, in-person instruction at our Nashville Learning Site. This role requires a physical presence on campus. Please only apply if you meet the following non-negotiable criteria:

• Proximity: You must be a local resident (greater Nashville area). 
• Availability: You must be available to drive to campus for weekday shifts during the following windows:
  • Afternoons: 1:00 pm - 4:50 pm
  • Evenings: 5:45 pm - 9:35 pm
• Documentation: You must be able to provide official, sealed transcripts for both your undergraduate and graduate degrees immediately upon request.

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Anatomy and Physiology Description

South College invites applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty Member for Anatomy and Physiology with Lab. We are looking for dedicated educators to lead courses covering the structures and functional components of the human body.

Areas of emphasis include: * Homeostasis, metabolism, and organizational levels (cells, tissues, organs).

• In-depth study of the integumentary, endocrine, skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, urinary, and  reproductive systems.
• Fluid/electrolyte balance and elementary genetics.

Responsibilities:

• The major responsibility of all faculty members is to provide quality instruction in each assigned course within the approved academic program curriculum.
• As appropriate, the Dean/Department Chair may solicit assistance in the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the curriculum, including sequence of courses and student learning outcomes.
• Though not required, the adjunct faculty member is invited and encouraged to participate as appropriate in institution/school/department committees.
• Though not required, the adjunct (part-time) faculty member is encouraged to participate in scholarship and service activities to assist in meeting the South College outcomes identified for these areas.
• The adjunct (part-time) faculty member should respond, in a timely manner, to specific and general information requests from the institution and administrative officials, prospective employers, professional organizations, public agencies, civic organizations, private foundations, general public, and students, as appropriate. At all times, promote appropriate standards of linguistic expression in both written and oral communications.
• Ensure that all academic program requirements and forms of documentation (e.g., clinical evaluations, competency documentation) are completed as required for each student and submitted per established deadlines.
• Ensure all faculty expectations are met on a weekly basis.
• Appropriately manage all classroom activities. 
• Be reasonably accessible to students for questions and assistance.
• Monitor educational and professional literature for the best practices in areas related to courses taught.
• Assist with the development of curricular and policy changes as requested by the Dean/Department Chair.
• Assist with the selection of new textbooks as appropriate.
• Adjunct (part-time) faculty members teaching on a regular basis are required to participate in professional development activities - minimum of 1 per year.
• Though not required, adjunct (part-time) faculty members are encouraged to actively participate in institutions and/or School/Department committees assigned to or volunteered for.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean/Department Chair.

Requirements

Education 

Minimum Requirements

• Educational Background: A Master's or Doctoral degree in the discipline, OR a Master's/Doctoral degree in a related field with at least 18 completed graduate semester hours specifically in Anatomy and Physiology.

Experience

• Prior teaching experience and/or practical/clinical experience in the discipline preferred.