We are looking for an Adjunct Instructor in Medical Terminology to join our General Education team at Joyce. The remote position will be hired to assist in teaching in our upcoming January Semester. As a General Education Adjunct, you will be responsible for teaching courses as assigned on a term-to-term basis and participating in department meetings and functions. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team of educators leading and preparing the next generation of nurses and health care professionals. 

WHAT YOU DO EVERYDAY: Student Focused/Student Centered Approach: 

• Interact in a fair and impartial way with students. 
• Support and assess student academic achievement. 
• Motivate students to further their education and professional development. 
• Create a supportive and nurturing learning environment where students feel safe to learn and seek assistance when needed. 

Instructional Excellence: 

• Follow the academic course syllabus for assigned courses. 
• Ensure that LMS course is accurate and ready prior to student activity and scheduled course start date 
• Post weekly announcements and videos to introduce topics and guide students. 
• Present course material in a manner that will interest and motivate students. 
• Facilitate online discussions and maintain active instructor presence in discussions. 
• Prepare and effectively explain homework, projects and tests. 
• Maintain class as a safe learning environment in a respectful and inclusive manner. 
• Communicate regularly with students including reaching out to students who are not adequately performing in the course and providing encouragement for all students. 
• Encourage student input and analytical thought. 
• Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner (within 24 hours on weekdays, 48 hours on weekends) 
• Provide at least one hour per week of virtual office hours. 
• Post grades within 72 hours 
• Promptly return graded student papers, if applicable, within 7 days of submission. 
• Effectively use instructional techniques. 
• Satisfy course learning objectives. 

Administrative: 

• Enforce the University rules as published in the Student Handbook and Joyce University Catalog 
• Confer with Assistant Director of General Education when students are non-responsive or absent from class. 
• Submit grades and records accurately and promptly in accordance with the University grading policy and procedure. 
• Report any course or University-related problems to the Asst. Director of General Education. 

Professional: 

• Attending meetings and classes on time. 
• Cooperate with all faculty and staff. 
• Adapt to course assignments and scheduling needs. 
• Participate when needed in curriculum and faculty development activities. 
• Professional and Personal Development in Teaching Discipline 
• Remain current in the practice discipline through any/all of the following: 
• Participation in professional associations and societies 
• Active reading and study 
• Participation in professional conferences 
• Completion of professional seminars or continuing education courses in the teaching discipline 
• Scholarship of Teaching 
• Study the art and science of teaching through reading and/ or course work. 
• Complete in-service activities in accordance with the University's policy 
• Experiment with various teaching methods and share the results with colleagues. 

 Required Education 

• Master's degree 

Preferred Education & Experience 

• Doctoral or other professional degree 
• 2-3 years teaching experience (Preferably in Communications) 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: Joyce University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.