Adjunct Faculty - Social Sciences

Overview

Maine College of Health Professions is a private, not-for-profit institution of higher education that is home to Maine’s first nursing and medical imaging programs.

Maine College of Health Professions enriches lives through providing exceptional education in health professions, supporting student success, and inspiring lifelong learning. We emphasize interpersonal, interprofessional, and community collaboration, and we prioritize excellence in patient care, student learning, and scholarship.

Job Summary:

The Social Sciences Faculty will teach in the Maine College of Health Professions Health Sciences and General Education Division and provide exemplary student support. This faculty position is for applicants who are interested in teaching in the field of Social Sciences.

Depending on the course format, faculty will be required to teach face-to-face, online, or hybrid. This position requires that applicants have experience and comfort with academic technology and be willing to actively engage in innovation. The instructor is tasked with creating effective student learning experiences that support student success.

Responsibilities

Key Job Responsibilities

• Actively engage in activities that advance the mission and goals of the College
• Teach Social Sciences courses
• Select learning experiences and guide students in achieving desired outcomes
• Participate in the evaluation process of students in achieving desired outcomes
• Advise students with respect to their performance in the course being taught
• Maintain academic expertise

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of educational technology
• Knowledge and understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• Skills in effectively managing classes, including planning and student performance assessment
• Skills in communicating well, both orally and in writing
• Skills in effectively engaging critical reasoning
• Ability to apply learning theory in the classroom
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform a variety of tasks under pressure
• Ability to be self-motivated, self-directed, and work independently
• Ability to adhere to principles of trust, integrity, teamwork, and positive collaboration

Education/Experience

• A bachelor’s from an accredited university or college with 5 years experience in social science education or
• A aster’s degree from an accredited university or college with 2 years or more experience in the assigned subject
• Willingness to work according to a flexible schedule (nights and weekends may be required)
• Previous teaching experience (academic or professional)

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s or terminal degree from an accredited university or college is preferred
• Experience in course design, instructional delivery, and the elements of effective teaching and learning
• Familiarity with Quality Matters

Employment Status

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Employment Status

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