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Online Adjunct Faculty Master of Science in Health Informatics

Morehouse School Of Medicine
Temporary
On-site
Healthcare Tech & Health Informatics
Position Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is seeking candidates for online Adjunct Faculty for Master of Science in Health Informatics. The mission of MSM is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities, increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce, and address primary health care through programs in education, research, and service. Preferred states: GA, KY, TN, WA, CA This role seeks individuals with academic credentials in all areas of Health Informatics. Expectations for Instructional Faculty for Online Courses The following list outlines the expectations for adjunct faculty who are hired as instructors to facilitate an online course for Morehouse School of Medicine. 1. Manage the online course a) Post a welcome message and introduction prior to or within the first 24 hours of the course. Encourage students to post welcome statements to each other. b) Conduct a minimum of one regularly scheduled office hour per week. Office hours are intended to provide students with the ability to communicate with instructors in real-time. If the office hours must be cancelled, students should be given advance notice and provided with information concerning alternate office hours. c) Submit attendance by the following Monday for each week. d) Demonstrate clear understanding of the Online Attendance Policy located in the Online Handbook for Online Courses. e) Contact students and the Program Director and follow up with those who may be experiencing individual issues around attendance or performance and recommending support services as appropriate. 2 . Teach and facilitate the course a) Teach the assigned course in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines. b) Deliver learner-centered instruction through online delivery mechanisms (i.e. discussion boards, office hours, small group sessions, asynchronous sessions, etc.) c) Promote discussion board participation by posting substantial responses to select student postings at least three different days per week. d) Respond to all student communications within one business day. If a student concern requires additional time to resolve, please send an acknowledgement to the student to indicate receipt of his/her message. e) Post announcements relevant to address upcoming activities, encourage use of learning support services, clarify expectations, student concerns, etc. 3. Assess student learning a) Adhere to all rubrics to assess student learning. b) Submit grades 5 business days after due date in the online grade book and keep the grade book current. Provide each student substantial feedback on assignments that contribute to the final grade. c) Grade all final assignments and submit final course grades by Wednesday after the end of the term. d) Stay engaged in the course with any students who have been granted course extensions (incompletes). Be sure to adhere to policy guidelines and timelines.

Minimum Qualifications
Adjunct Faculty should possess a terminal degree at the doctoral level from a regionally accredited program; however, Master of Science level degree faculty with exceptional experience will be considered. Online teaching experience is highly preferred. Submit CV/Resume and One Letter of Recommendation on letterhead and signed and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required if hired.

Preferred Qualifications
Online teaching experience, PC skills and knowledge of specified software, including two years experience using computers and various software packages, i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SmartSheet, etc.