Summary
@@Educates students in: general education core; and/or health studies; and/or professional courses by providing instructional experiences that support mission and goals of University and/or program.@@Assesses educational outcomes and uses data to revise curriculum and instructional methodology with goal of ensuring competent entry-level practitioners and good citizens.@@Under the administrative direction of the Academic Dean and/or general direction of the Program Chair.@@Position may require hours beyond the 8-hour workday
Responsibilities

• Creates a learning environment for student instruction that encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction and respect for the uniqueness and strengths of each individual.
• Advises and tutors students and evaluates academic progression of students in meeting requirements for the program of study and in accomplishing program outcomes.
• Demonstrates a professional role within the discipline by remaining current with trends, issues and practices.
• Demonstrates leadership in the department and the University through committee assignments, faculty governance, peer review and campus activities.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Minimum: Earned Master's Degree from an accredited institution either in the teaching discipline, related field or in an academically appropriate discipline, Terminal degree/certificate in the professional discipline preferred.
Experience
Minimum: Five (5) years of professional experience and seven (7) years of instructional experience in an accredited professional program. Evidence of excellence in teaching and in scholarly or creative works; Leadership role in local and/or state professional organizations; Evidence of academic maturity; Evidence of faculty leadership and service to the University; Leadership in community organizations and/or initiatives.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Minimum: Current licensure/certification, board certification registration or license to practice in the State of Tennessee as appropriate to professional practice areas.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 13642 - Associate Professor (AS)
Facility: Baptist Health Sciences University
Department: CS Allied Health University
Category: Academics
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: PRN
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area