Asst Professor-Biomed Sciences

Job Summary:

The Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences of the College of Health Sciences is prepared to assume a leadership or coordinating role in the program of which they are teaching; demonstrates teaching excellence; participates in recognized activities of scholarship; participates in activities for community betterment; assumes a leadership or committee involvement role in professional organization. The primary assignment for this position will be Anatomy and Physiology classes and labs. Other classes may be added as needed.

The Associate Professor demonstrates implementation of the mission, vision, goals and values of the College as well as the philosophy of the division in which he/she is assigned. The Associate Professor assumes a significant role in systematic evaluation of the program/college and accreditation activities.

The Associate Professor is responsible for the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of the theoretical and lab components of assigned courses.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

(*denotes essential expectations)

1. *Plans, implements and evaluates classroom and lab activities according to College policies, course credits, course objectives and available resources.

2. *Applies College values and philosophy in work activities and interactions with others.

3. *Adheres to policies and procedures within the College Manual, graduate and undergraduate catalogs, graduate and undergraduate student handbooks, and college website.

4. *Relates professionally to colleagues and serves in faculty roles of advisor, mentor, role model, advocate, facilitator and competent educator and practitioner.

5. *Maintains lesson plans, materials, and files for each assigned lesson.

6. *Assists with maintenance of current inventory of lab supplies/chemicals as appropriate.

7. *Assumes responsibility for ordering laboratory and classroom supplies as appropriate.

8. *Adheres to safe storage/usage/disposal of chemicals in the laboratory environment as required by Medical Center policy and state/federal regulations.

9. *Demonstrates responsible maintenance of laboratory equipment; promotes and supervises responsible use by students.

10.*Conveys knowledge and principles of the discipline clearly and concisely in the classroom and lab setting.

11. *Utilizes instructional methods that promote student development of critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, understanding of evidence based practice and life-long learning.

12. *Manages the education environment to facilitate an optimal learning experience.

13. Participates in formal and informal department ongoing systematic evaluation of the program and College.

14. *Maintains confidential environment and respects learner and patient privacy.

15. *Maintains currency of practice and incorporates evolving trends into teaching.

16. *Supports College committee decisions and participates in development of educational policies.

17. *Adapts teaching to varied delivery methods including distance learning options if applicable.

18. *Initiates communication about concerns or issues with appropriate personnel.

19. *Completes faculty duties and standard training/employment requirements in a timely manner.

20. *Initiates and participates in scholarly activities such as research, curriculum development, publishing, professional presentations and program evaluation.

21. *Assumes leadership or active volunteer role in activities directed toward community betterment.

22. *Assumes leadership or committee involvement role in professional organization related to areas of practice or higher education.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate degree or pursuant of doctorate degree with successful completion of comprehensive examinations required. A minimum of eighteen (18) graduate credits completed in area of teaching responsibility or suitable clinical field of practice with licensure/certification for practice discipline required. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in field of practice required. Minimum of five (5) years of teaching in higher education academic setting required.