Graduate Adjunct Faculty, Global and Community Health
Graduate Adjunct Faculty, Global and Community Health
- 10001938
- Fairfax, VA
- Adjunct Faculty
- Opening on: Nov 11 2024
Department: College of Public Health
Classification: Adjunct Faculty (matrix)
Job Category: Adjunct Faculty
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Position:
The Department of Global and Community Health (GCH), located within the College of Public Health at George Mason University is seeking adjunct faculty to teach courses within the Graduate (GR) programs in the Department. Course delivery modalities will primarily involve online for the GR program. Exact courses available to adjunct faculty will vary, depending on Department needs and faculty expertise, but may include public health topics such as global health, One Health, program evaluation, policy and advocacy, and biostatistics.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Academic Department Chair or Director:
Facilitate Class Instruction
- Teaches the assigned class in accordance with the established learning objectives and session plan outlines as displayed in the approved syllabus.
Manage Syllabus Materials
- Collaborates with the adjunct coordinator to obtain approved syllabi from the designated course lead for the course that they will be teaching; and
- Develops course materials as needed and adhering to the syllabi for all assessments, assignments and/or discussion exercises that permit assessment of standardized course learning objectives.
Coordinate Curriculum and Course Changes with Course Lead and Academic Department Chair/Director
- Reviews any textbook and other course changes and communicating any identified errors in the syllabus or course with the faculty course lead and academic department chair/director.
Evaluate Student Performance
- Administers evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics. All course grades will be posted in Canvas.
Deliver Course Performance Metrics
- Coordinates with the academic department chair/director to develop and deliver course performance metrics for evaluation and accreditation purposes.
Adhere to Protocol Guidelines
- Adheres to protocol guidelines as part of participation in any communication or honor code determination as determined by the Department.
Prompt Grading
- Submits grades for any assignments, discussion board exercises, and exams and course completion; and
- Inputs midterm (if UG) and final grades into PatriotWeb.
Required Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in related discipline, with relevant work experience;
- Previous experience in online instruction and in higher education is highly preferred;
- Experience in Canvas LMS is highly preferred; and
- The ability to work well with colleagues and respond promptly to students is essential.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Graduate Adjunct Faculty, Global and Community Health at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent and CV for review.
Candidates who are invited for a campus interview must arrange for the search committee to receive three professional letters of recommendation prior.
Posting Open Date: November 11, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 25, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
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