About Nova Southeastern University
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Industry
Colleges, universities, and professional schools
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Year founded
1964
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Retirement
Posted 27 days ago
Nova Southeastern University rating
6.9
Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
381st of 528 rated colleges and universities
Job description
We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
Primary Purpose:
The Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center
(HCAS) of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is seeking adjunct faculty to teach for NSU.
Teaching opportunities are available at our Main Campus, Oceanographic Campus, Regional Campuses, and Online.
Job Category:
Hiring Range:
Pay Basis:
Subject to Grant Funding? No
Essential Job Functions:
1. Conduct the assigned courses in a professional manner and being on time.
2. Communicate with students and supervisor in a professional and timely manner.
3. Report all grades, progress reports, etc. in a timely manner and in the format required by the university.
4. Communicate with students the outcomes of their assessments and final grades.
5. Provide copies of student work and grades to the supervisor when requested.
6. Complete syllabi before required deadlines.
Job Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Advanced chemistry degree (master's degree or beyond) or possesses an advanced degree (master's degree or beyond) in any field with at least 18 credit hours of SACS approved coursework in chemistry at the graduate level.
Ability to use a computer and check email and answer an email from a student or from the supervisor within 48 hours.
Required Certifications/Licensures:
Required Education: Master's Degree
Major (if required:
Required Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
Is this a safety sensitive position?
Background Screening Required?
Pre-Employment Conditions:
Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
Primary Purpose:
The Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center
(HCAS) of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is seeking adjunct faculty to teach for NSU.
Teaching opportunities are available at our Main Campus, Oceanographic Campus, Regional Campuses, and Online.
Job Category:
Hiring Range:
Pay Basis:
Subject to Grant Funding? No
Essential Job Functions:
1. Conduct the assigned courses in a professional manner and being on time.
2. Communicate with students and supervisor in a professional and timely manner.
3. Report all grades, progress reports, etc. in a timely manner and in the format required by the university.
4. Communicate with students the outcomes of their assessments and final grades.
5. Provide copies of student work and grades to the supervisor when requested.
6. Complete syllabi before required deadlines.
Job Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Advanced chemistry degree (master's degree or beyond) or possesses an advanced degree (master's degree or beyond) in any field with at least 18 credit hours of SACS approved coursework in chemistry at the graduate level.
Ability to use a computer and check email and answer an email from a student or from the supervisor within 48 hours.
Required Certifications/Licensures:
Required Education: Master's Degree
Major (if required:
Required Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
Is this a safety sensitive position?
Background Screening Required?
Pre-Employment Conditions:
Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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