What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Adjunct Instructor - Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy - Lower Quarter Lab position at Rasmussen College?
Description
Adjunct Faculty - Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy - Lower Quarter Lab
Rasmussen University
This course will teach students about the presentation of lower-quarter musculoskeletal disorders with a focus on therapeutic exercises in this region. Structure and function of the lower-quarter musculoskeletal system will be covered. There will be a focus on selecting and implementing appropriate evidence-based therapeutic exercises as they relate to musculoskeletal physical therapy practice for the lower quarter.
Reporting Relationships :
Adjunct Faculty will report to an Academic Dean
Responsibilities :
Adjunct faculty members are primarily responsible for communicating with students and supervising Deans or other University staff related to teaching and learning. Faculty are expected to :
- Communicate both verbally and in writing with students in regards to feedback on student performance on a consistent basis throughout the course and as required by the Faculty Expectations
- Be available for students via phone, email and for individual appointments as needed for questions and academic assistance as determined and outlined in the Faculty Expectations
- Respond to Dean / University staff in regards to performance, student issues / concerns, or items needed for faculty file / accreditation needs in a timely manner
- Appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor and dress will be exhibited at all times
Key Accountabilities :
The essential function of the position include, but are not limited to the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities consistent with the function. The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested, directed, and / or assigned. Adjunct faculty will be assigned up to 3 work units per academic quarter.
Teaching Effectiveness : Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise
Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning
Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students
Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean
Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and / or designated by the Dean
Faculty must complete a minimum of six (6) Rasmussen Educational Units (REUs) annually or two (2) REUs per quarter for each quarter you teach (whichever is less) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in Discipline on an annual basis as described in the faculty handbook
Experience and Qualifications :
Education, certifications and Licensures :
About Us :
Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ( www.hlcommission.org ), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student's first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq : APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu .
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