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Adjunct Instructor - Sociology - Online or Hybrid.

Adjunct Sociology Instructor needed for Associate of Science in Nursing program. This is an accelerated, 11-week quarter-based program, located in Jeffersonville, IN. This course will be held asynchronously online or in a hybrid format. Candidates are not required to live in the immediate area.

At Caris College we believe in student-centered learning. Our curriculum is designed with a focus on active learning, minimizing lecture time, and maximizing hands-on experience. We believe in wrapping support around our students, helping them to reach their goals, while holding them accountable for their individual learning.

Title: Adjunct Instructor.

Department: Nursing.

Employment Status: Part-Time (contract quarter to quarter).

Job Summary: Adjunct instructors are required to provide instruction and monitor learning/teaching effectiveness in courses assigned by the Program Director. They are responsible for, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach the following course(s): Sociology.
• Prepare and, on the first day of class, distribute course syllabi which informs the students as to absences, tardiness, testing, assignments and grading policies.
• Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, tests and homework.
• Compile, administer and grade instruments that evaluate student progress.
• Encourage the use of school resources, outside library and internet sources.
• Counsel students and notify student and Program Director of frequent absences, failures, or necessary make-up work.
• Hold all assigned classes on time in the assigned classrooms and be available to students 15 minutes before class, except between classes (if teaching courses back-to-back), and 15 minutes after class to offer guidance/tutoring to students.
• Follow procedures related to the Registrar’s office, including grade papers and deadlines, attendance record reports, withdrawal deadlines, midterm reports and the like.
• Follow the academic calendar and procedures.
• Direct library research or other outside assignments.
• Promote Caris College programs and curricula.
• Update syllabi, as needed.
• Substitute for colleagues when necessary.
• Provide a safe environment for students and be responsible for the security of assigned equipment, materials and classrooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Educational Requirements:

• Must meet Indiana State Board of Nursing, ABHES, KCPE and BPE instructor qualifications.

Caris College’s mission is to provide our students with a solid foundation in their area of study.Whether it’s a career as a medical assistant, dental assistant, veterinary assistant, acute clinical technician, practical nurse, or medical sonographer/ultrasound technician, we strive to give our students a well-balanced curriculum in the classroom and when appropriate include laboratory training and supervised clinical experience. We aim to produce superior graduates with the knowledge and confidence necessary to succeed both professionally and financially.Our goal is to make Caris College the preferred source of medical career education in the community for our respective fields of study.

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