Distance (Online) Education Department – Adjunct Faculty

Swedish Institute seeks adjunct faculty to prepare and deliver fully (100%) online academic general education curricula to adult students through distance education studying in the medical billing administrative specialist (MBAS) and healthcare administration (HCA) programs: Open Positions The MBAS and HCA programs are seeking online (distance education) academic general education faculty who can teach in any of the following courses: 

• Computer Concepts and Applications 

• Medical Terminology and Pathophysiology of Diseases 

• Anatomy and Physiology 

• English Composition I 

• Speech and Communication 

• College Mathematics 

Some of the essential duties are as follows: 

• Teach assigned courses online as scheduled in accordance with current department-approved course descriptions, course outlines, syllabi, and procedures. 

• Develops and customizes online instructional course materials based on course syllabus and established college policies and procedures. 

• Engages students, reviews and enters student’s markings and attendance accordingly. 

• Assists, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials. 

• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives. 

• Communicates progress in the course to students and program administration in a timely manner and assists in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource. 

• Determines and submits students’ grades on a timely basis in accordance with established college policies and procedures. 

• Provides feedback, as appropriate, regarding the general operations of the department, and the college. 

• Attends faculty meetings as called by the President, Dean or Program Directors; and participates, as appropriate, on departmental committees. 

• Familiar with CANVAS (Learning management system) as the main instructional tool for delivering curricula, assessments and instructional materials. 

 Minimum Academic Qualifications: 

• At a minimum, with a master’s degree with appropriate academic coursework and preparation in the subject area taught. 

• Appropriate academic coursework and preparation in the subject are(s) taught means a minimum of 18 semester credits hours (or the equivalent in the undergraduate and/ or graduate college level) in related subject areas. For example, if applying for College Mathematics or English Composition, the candidate must have completed or earned a minimum of 18 semester credits in the subject area of physics. 

• Previous distance education teaching experience (minimum of three years) related to the subject area(s) taught with solid knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles and instructional methods. 

Work Experience/Teaching Qualifications: 

• Experience and willingness in managing online classroom experiences, evaluating student achievement, curriculum development, evaluation of program effectiveness, formulation of policies and procedures. 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively and professionally with other faculty, students and staff 

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills 

• Possess a high degree of integrity and commitment to comply with policies, procedures, regulations and approved curriculum. 

• Must be organized, detail oriented and able to complete tasks consistently. 

• Must be competent in technology and with acceptable learning management system platform such as Canvas. 

• Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and course curricula.