Environmental Science Instructor - Adjunct

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

Position Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of industry experience


• Master's Degree in Environmental Science

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues


• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)


• Make phone calls to students who have been absent


• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses


• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses


• Notify registrar of changes in roster


• Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared


• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student


• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations


• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi


• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area


• Conduct class according to scheduled times


• Prevent excessive breaks


• Avoid dismissing classes early


• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session


• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising


• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term


• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy


• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies


• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner


• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance


• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught


• Complete annual professional development plans


• Tutor students as necessary


• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct