About this opportunity
Odessa College lists this Anatomy and Physiology Faculty opportunity in odessa, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Odessa College, a leading community college in the country, is accepting applications for a full-time, in-person Anatomy & Physiology Instructor in the School of Health Sciences. Odessa College has been recognized by the Aspen Institute as a Rising Star Prize recipient in 2017, which ranked Odessa College among the top five in the nation for improving and advancing student achievement out of 1100 eligible educational institutions.
The in-person Anatomy & Physiology Instructor will be responsible for teaching Health Science prerequisite courses, primarily Anatomy and Physiology through traditional, hybrid, and online delivery. Secondary courses could include Pathophysiology, Nutrition, and Medical Terminology. Instructor will successfully model to students, appropriate professional etiquette and workplace interactions; and to lead students to success.
Specific Position Duties
Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college including CollegeNOW® Academy (Dual Credit) classes.
Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.
Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives.
By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.
Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner.
Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.
Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair.
Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair;
Ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages and from various cultural and social backgrounds.
Ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to success.
Skill in use of current and emerging technologies for instruction.
Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community.
Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements.
Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs.
Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Biology with a minimum of 6 graduate hours of Physiology and/or Human Anatomy, or meet the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society’s credentialing requirements for accrediting Human A&P instructors.
Preferred Qualifications
Hiring range
Work Hours
Work Hours College Work Hours; assignment may include evening or weekend hours.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Optional Documents
Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764
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Worksite address
odessa, TX, 79767, US
Who can apply
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