What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Lecturer in STEM position at REGIS COLLEGE?
Job Details
Description
Summary
The Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at Regis College seeks an Adjunct Professor for the Spring 2024 semester specializing in Introduction to Chemistry for Nursing and lab (CH 105). This is a foundational course for (primarily) first year undergraduate students with majors in: nursing, dental hygiene, neuroscience, and exercise science. Classes begin January 16, 2024; this course section and the accompanying lab are taught in person on the Weston, MA campus; lecture: Tuesdays 5:30-8:00 pm, lab: Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm. The person hired is expected to teach both lecture and lab.
Essential Functions:
- Teach CH 105-03 (lecture) and CH 105XA-03 (lab) as a synchronous, in person course and engage with all responsibilities associated with teaching the section and lab: grading, office hours, student engagement, lab preparation and set-up as needed, curriculum alignment with other course sections, academic assessment.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Minimum requirement: An earned MS in Chemistry; PhDs welcome.
- Demonstrated evidence of at least three years prior teaching experience (lectures and labs) at the undergraduate level; experience with online/hybrid teaching a plus.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom learning environment in keeping with the University's commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other STEM faculty to ensure consistency across class sections as needed.
- Demonstrated familiarity with academic assessment.
- Familiarity with the learning management system Moodle is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to uphold the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Normal classroom environment, not subject to extremes in noise, odors, etc.
- General Laboratory environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
Protecting the Regis Community
All faculty, staff, and students who live, learn, and work on Regis College’s Weston MA campus are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated for COVID-19. COVID-19 immunization is required for faculty, staff, and students who learn and work in the Regis College Dental Center and Autism Center, consistent with federal mandates. For further information, please review Regis College’s health and safety protocols.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.
