A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
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Adjunct-HPD Coll of Optometry Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida Work Type:
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1. Prepares and delivers instruction to OPT. students and/or graduate students. 2. Facilitate activities in the classroom or laboratory. 3. Act as a liaison between the students and the faculty course coordinator. 4. Provide and facilitate examinations. May include assigning grades consistent with course requirements. 5. Teaches or facilitates classes based on varied schedules to accommodate diverse student needs and to meet the expectations of the College as assigned by the designated faculty course coordinator. 6. Follows the course curriculum as assigned. 7. Prepares assignments. 8. Evaluates student performance and learning. 9. Maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success. 10. Adjuncts working in the laboratories may also engage in patient or healthcare professional role play, small group discussions, and skill facilitation. 11. Required to complete NSU mandatory training. For example, HIPAA compliance, technology training, Canvas training, etc. 12. Performs other related duties as assigned by either the Chair, Assistant Dean, or faculty course coordinator.
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Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
