Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy and Physiology

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Olive-Harvey College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks part-time faculty to teach Anatomy and Physiology courses. Adjunct Faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare and revise course syllabi and other educational materials. Part-time Adjunct Faculty will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. Part-time Adjunct Faculty contribute to the overall operation of the College, support the mission of the institute, and employ the philosophical commitment of the community college environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies. • Designs courses that have clearly articulated learning outcomes that are student-centered and promote students' active participation in their own learning. • Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and student learning outcomes. • Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria and records course grades promptly. • Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitments that foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging amongst students. • Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one's specific academic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology and continuously reflects on and refines their craft. • Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process. • Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student's ability to learn. • Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students' varying learning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes. • Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Any Masters Degree or higher in the life sciences field. Life sciences fields include but are not limited to: • Animal Science • Anatomy & Physiology • Biology • Bioengineering • Botany • Cell Biology • Ecology • Environmental Biology • Field Biology • Genetics • Human Biology • Ichthyology • Microbiology • Molecular Biology • MD • Mycology • Nutrition • Ornithology • and Zoology

• Teaching experience at the college level preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.

• The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.

• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

• Has a disposition towards developing the competencies outlined in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.

• Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System preferred.

• Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

FOR CONSIDERATION

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review:

• Letter of interest • Resume or curriculum vitae • Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of interview)

Submission of additional information, including but not limited to a statement of teaching philosophy and/or letters of recommendation, is optional.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Seeking candidate(s) to teach face-to-face course(s).

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary: $800 - $837 - $943 per Contact Hour based on Degree • The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale. • Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/ • We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

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