Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy and Physiology

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

OLIVE-HARVEY  COLLEGE

 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 reflect on and refine 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 Master's 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!