Adjunct Faculty-Medical Biochemistry

The University of Pikeville seeks adjunct faculty who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and student learning. This position would be directly responsible for online/remote teaching in medical biochemistry.

Responsibilites:

Responsible for teaching medical biochemistry.

Preparation of lectures, lecture notes, learning objectives, PowerPoint slides, exam questions, and syllabi offered on accelerated 8-week terms and delivered asynchronously through Canvas Learning Management System.

Participates in and recommends curriculum development and evaluation.

Fostering an engaging learning environment with innovative pedagogical practices.

Provides mentoring and guidance to students.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must have terminal degree as required, PhD.

On-line teaching experience

Faculty Expectations:

Note that the University of Pikeville recognizes that effective educators are themselves life-long learners. Part-time faculty members are encouraged to attend our professional development workshops whenever possible to improve use of educational technology, determine ways to better engage students, and reflect on methods to create the most effective environment for student growth.

Positions are available in the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Review of applications occur as needed.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment.

Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu . In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of their transcripts, a teaching philosophy statement, and the contact information for three to five professional references.