Natural Sciences Instructor (Adjunct/Part Time) ~ General Ed Division at WSU Tech in Wichita, Kansas

Job Description:

Job Summary

Company: WSU Tech

Hours per Week: TBD

Employment Term: Regular

Employment Type: Part Time

Required Education: Master's Degree

Required Experience: 1 to 20+ years

Description Big brain time! Do you have the experience & education to impart to those just starting out? Do you like to build relationships to aid others in learning/advancing their life? You might be the answer to my wish! We are looking for someone with not just the book smarts but also real-world smarts too…or should I say science smarts. You tell me, you could be out new instructor!



Job Summary:

The Adjunct Faculty Instructor provides subject matter expertise.  Responsibilities include teaching courses, adhering to lesson plans, meeting course objectives, beginning and ending courses on time as scheduled and adhering to academic faculty ethical and professional behaviors.





Quick Glance of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manages and supervises students in all assigned classroom and laboratory activities to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.


2. Keeps students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.


3. Ensures each program/class contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency. Maintains a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulates enthusiasm for those subjects.


4. Evaluates students to measure their progress toward the achievement of course outcomes/competencies.

Teaching and InstructionDevelops, revises, and/or recommends curriculum changes which meet the objectives of the course/program and improve student learning.Ensures that each program/class meets the WSU Tech Course Standard, includes all appropriate curricular components, utilizes effective teaching methods/practices (pedagogy) and reflects current field practices.Plans each unit or lesson, both as to content and method. Provides lesson plans to the appropriate dean or designee.  Publishes lesson plans on course syllabus.  Teaches and maintains an effective learning environment regardless of instructional modality. 


Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Needed:

Master’s Degree required, in one of the following disciplines:  Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Astronomy, or Health Science (A&P). Master’s Degree with 18 graduate credits in the specified discipline will meet requirement.

For Anatomy and Physiology Instructors, preferred clinical/medical experience.

Previous teaching or training experience in adult education preferred with pre-planning course work.

Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills – must be able to work with students, technical and administrative personnel in a pleasant, professional, and efficient manner.

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, meeting deadlines and dealing with pressure appropriately.

Pay Rate: $TBD (Based on exp & teaching hours)
Schedule: 2 days a wk; South Campus (on campus class)






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