Adjunct Faculty - Nursing & Allied Health
TNBR Careers

Job Info

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We have an opening for Adjunct Faculty - Nursing and Allied Health at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

- We cultivate an inclusive environment.

- We care about the well-being of each other.

- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with out community to lead boldly into the future.

The role will be responsible for the following:

Under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Lead Faculty, Adjunct Instructors have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes, providing quality instruction for student learning and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. Classes are taught in a variety of formats (virtual, online, hybrid, on-ground). Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintain records of attendance, evaluate student performance on assignments or lab activities, assign midterm grades, assign final grades, utilize faculty feedback, complete mandatory training as needed, and perform other duties as assigned. Beyond teaching responsibilities, Adjunct Instructors are also obligated to comply and support college policies as set forth in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.

Holistic Student Support

- Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Tutoring Services, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services.

- Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect equity-minded practices.

Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practices

- Embraces and promotes the College's goals related to organizational culture and belongingness.

- Support the Nursing and Allied Health Division's efforts to utilize best practices in providing equity-minded services and support for students, faculty and staff.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

- Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning.

- Engage to adapt, test, and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga State's campus context.

- Structure student experiences to ensure equity, belongingness, accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life and co-curricular activities.

Position Requirements:

Education and experience vary by discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study. * Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students. * Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation. * Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition towards others. * Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks. * Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form. * Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.

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