Instructor - Biology jobs in Boca Raton, FL

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance. Adjunct instructors will not participate in the employee benefit programs. 

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