Lecturer, Anatomy and Physiology

Lecturer, Anatomy and Physiology Stevenson University Summary: This is a 9-month, full-time, campus-based, faculty position in the Biological Sciences Department, School of the Sciences (SOS), with responsibilities for teaching, course development, and student advising and mentoring.
In accordance with the University's faculty workload policy, teaching responsibilities include 30 credit/contact hours per academic year, primarily in anatomy and physiology lectures and laboratories (typically 15 contact hours per semester), and service as an academic advisor.
Optional opportunities for engagement in the life of the university are available.
The Lecturer is a fully engaged member of the Biological Sciences Department and the School of the Sciences and fulfills all responsibilities of a full-time Lecturer as defined in the Stevenson University Policies and the SOS Full-Time Faculty Job Description.
Department: School of the Sciences: Biological Sciences Education/Experience: Masters degree in a biological or related science required, with a strong record of experience in and commitment to teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology courses.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Demonstrated knowledge and teaching ability in human anatomy and physiology.
Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies.
Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help students develop professionally, intellectually, and socially.
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy.
Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching and a commitment to student achievement.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, peers, and professional contacts.
Demonstrated ability to engage in curriculum development, planning, implementation, and assessment of student learning.
Demonstrated ability to use pedagogies that enhance student engagement.
Ability to use classroom and learning management technologies (e.
g.
, Blackboard).
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others, including colleagues in the department and the University.
Commitment to advising, mentoring, and guiding students.
Excellent work ethic and organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
Commitment to professional development.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management platform.
Familiarity with educational assessment practices.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions.
Daily work with computers, monitors, copy machines and other office equipment is required.
Close visual acuity.
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Science faculty work in science laboratories and will be exposed to chemicals, biologicals, chemical processes, magnetic field, and scientific equipment/instrumentation.
Position requires additional hours for meetings and events, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Essential Functions: Engage in instructional activity totaling 30 contact hours per academic year.
Teaching responsibilities include time spent in face-to-face courses and in immediate preparation for them; preparing teaching materials; conferring with and providing timely feedback to students on course-related matters; directing individual and group studies; reviewing projects and papers; evaluating assignments, examinations, presentations, and other course work in timely fashion; supervising independent study projects; and submitting mid-term and final grades.
Stevenson University uses the Blackboard course management system.
Administrative responsibilities include writing and/or updating syllabi each semester or term; reading and responding to emails; attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student concerns on a timely basis.
Maintain teaching effectiveness by encouraging active student learning, reflecting, and responding to student evaluations of teaching, and adjusting teaching strategies per recommendations from classroom observations, supervisor evaluations, and other relevant sources of feedback.
Prepare courses and syllabi in accordance with published faculty guidelines.
Schedule and hold at least three office hours per week.
Participate in the assessment activities of the Department, School, and University.
Conduct student advising activities, including time spent providing students with support, resources, and/or recommendations regarding, academic, curricular, career, and/or graduate school matters.
Meet with students as related to instructional activity.
Evaluate, update, and revise courses regularly.
Participate in the assessment activities of the Department, School, and University.
Demonstrate collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, that enhances teaching, learning, and the general reputation of all persons in the academy.
All faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.
Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the Department, the School, and the University.
Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members in the Universitys Policy Manual.
Attend all convocations, including commencement exercises.
Attend all University Faculty, Faculty/Staff meetings, and relevant academic Department/School meetings.
Reports To: Department Chair Work Location: Owings Mills North Position Category: Faculty Position Type: Months/Year: 9 Hrs/Week: 40 FLSA: Exempt Close Date: Open Until Filled: No To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.
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