Adjunct Faculty

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

• Masterrsquo;s or Doctoral (preferred) degree in related science-field from an accredited college or university

• 2 years teaching experience in related course work
• Experience preparing and administering lectures and exams via online course management software (e.g. Blackboard).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To develop and/or teach designated graduate course(s) within the guidelines and policies of the University and Graduate College. Specific course(s) and responsibilities are outlined in the Letter of Agreement between the instructor and the Graduate College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach designated graduate course(s) during indicated semester(s).
• Work in collaboration with College staff and faculty to develop and/or review course and assessment materials, including laboratory sections if applicable.
• Produce a course syllabus which should include the course objectives, outline of course content, testing dates, course requirements for final grade determination, required or recommended resource texts, etc.
• Provide the Graduate College with information needed to order the course textbook(s).
• Provide the Graduate College with materials for copying or printing at least one week prior to the course or class start date.
• Provide a final course grade for each student by the specified date according to the Graduate Collegersquo;s grade scale.
• Participate in the course evaluation process.
• Provide guidance and supervision for teaching/laboratory assistants if applicable.
• For course(s) with a laboratory component:
  • Provide the Graduate College with a list of equipment and supplies needed for each session at least one month prior to the course or class start date.
  • Provide students with a laboratory manual including explanations of techniques and materials to be used.
  • Instruct the preparator prior to setting up the laboratory sessions.
• Maintain office hours for academic support.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the University.