| Faculty Position Information |
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging online undergraduate courses in the biological sciences. This includes, but is not limited to: human biology, anatomy & physiology (lecture and lab), and microbiology (lecture and lab). The ability to also teach exercise science and/or kinesiology courses is preferred.
- Help oversee curriculum development of courses adapted to the online environment and ensure CHHS Online Course Standards are met.
- Provide administrative support to the Program Director
- Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Provide high quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.
- Teach ~45 credit hours per academic year
- Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
- Facilitate class size of up to approximately 30 students.
- Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.
- Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner.
- Enter final course grades after consultation with the Program Director by CHHS deadline.
- Alert Program Director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).
- Engage in andragogically sound teaching methods designed for an adult learner.
- Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Handbook, and those specified by ACU’s College of Health and Human Services
- Provide out-of-office coverage and administrative support for the Program Director.
- Other duties, as assigned and directed by the Program Director.
Participate with the Program Director in planning, development, implementation of program and curriculum.
- Provide feedback to the Program Director for program and/or course improvement.
- Participate in program and faculty meetings.
- Attend/complete program and CHHS faculty training and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
- Represent university at conferences as able and as directed by the Program Director.
Engage in an ongoing scholarship. Develop and maintain scholarship mapped to the four areas of scholarship in the Faculty Handbook.
- Gain and maintain knowledge of trends and information pertaining to the program field through current practice, professional reading, active research and/or continuing education.
- Participate in clinical and/or scholarly activities as explained in the ACU Dallas Faculty Handbook.
Professional Development Requirements:
Skills
- Attention to detail and follow through.
- Time management skills.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Computer proficiency.
- Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.
- Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards
- Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.
Training Modules Required
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
- Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs
- Canvas (on-Line Learning Platform)
Physical Demands:
- The majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.
- Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone.
- Work well under pressure and manage stress well.
- Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.
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| Qualifications |
Professional
- Graduate degree in biology, exercise physiology, or related field with at least 18 hours graduate level biology classes. Terminal degree preferred. Instructional experience and working in a team environment, including in an online environment preferred.
- Computer literate in software and internet based applications.
- Proficient in APA style (formatting, citation requirements, punctuation, etc.).
Personal
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to view and manage roles and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the University.
- Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.
- Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.
- Capacity to quickly learn new software applications
- Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.
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| Additional Information |
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
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