Instructor/Academic Facilitator - 995319

Job no: 506090
Position type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Division/Equivalent: B & J SILVERMAN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
School/Unit: HPD-PHARMACY
Department/Office: Pharmacy
Categories: Faculty - Health Professions

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Job Title: Instructor/Academic Facilitator - 995319
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Job Category: Exempt
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Basis:

Annually
Subject to Grant Funding?: No  
Essential Job Functions: 1. Assist faculty and course coordinator(s) with course management:
A. Assure students have obtained information on the proper use of the Learning Management System (LMS).
B. Assist faculty and course coordinator(s) with maintaining organized storage of course documents, materials and assets within the LMS. Activities include, but are not limited to: importing course modules from prior versions of the course, setting up course gradebook, ensure course navigation is correct, re-name course sections to reflect campus assignment, creating course discussion boards, etc.
C. Prompt/facilitate discussion and engagement during active learning activities as directed by faculty/course coordinator(s).
D. Provide educational material as determined by faculty and course coordinator(s)

2. Act as a liaison between the students and the respective faculty and course coordinator(s).
A. Maintain communication with regards to course content.
B. Relay comments, questions or concerns to the faculty and course coordinator(s) on behalf of the students.
C. Participate in course-related meetings held by faculty and course coordinator(s).
D. Assure proper student conduct (e.g. dress code, professional behavior, etc.) is maintained while class is in session.
E. Ensure student problems are addressed.

3. Assist faculty and course coordinator(s) with assessment-related responsibilities:
A. Proctor course examinations.
B. Maintain integrity and security before, during, and following each exam.
C. In consultation with course coordinator(s) and faculty, enter exam items into electronic testing platform or LMS into appropriate section.
D. Proofread assessment items for spelling, grammar, and item quality.
E. Ensure assessments adhere to examination blueprint, avoid overlap of content across different guest faculty and items are written at the appropriate level of Bloom’s taxonomy according to lecture and course objective(s).
F. Meet individually with students to review graded exams.

4. Provides service to the College of Pharmacy:
A. Participate in assigned committees and complete work as assigned by committee chair(s).
B. Provide mentorship and guidance to sanctioned student organizations.
C. Supervise students at health fairs and patient education events as needed.
D. Be familiar with the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum, including the sequence and availability of courses.

5. Provide instruction in core or laboratory courses as needed. Additional duties involved in laboratory instruction may include, but is not limited to:
A. Ensuring lab supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
B. Coordinating adjunct faculty needs.
C. Grading student performance.
D. Participating in course meetings as arranged by faculty and course coordinator(s).

6. Completes special projects as assigned.

7. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Marginal Job Functions: 1. Act as a representative of Nova Southeastern University, College of Pharmacy.

2. Actively participate in promotional programs for the College as needed.

3. Attend and participate in conferences held by College Administrators as required.

4. Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.

5. Participate in the instruction of specialized laboratories under the guidance of a course coordinator.

6. Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. English Language - Thorough knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skills:
1. Speaking - Advanced skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
2. Instructing - Proficient skills in teaching others how to do something.
3. Reading Comprehension - Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
4. Writing - Proficient skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
5. Learning Strategies - Proficient skills in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
6. Active Listening - Proficient skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
7. Active Learning - Proficient skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
8. Critical Thinking - Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
9. Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
10. Science - Proficient skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Abilities:
1. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
2. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
3. Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
4. The ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
5. The ability to demonstrate leadership, administration, and resource development.
6. The ability to demonstrate competence in the use of teaching-related technologies including the learning management system and electronic testing platforms utilized by the College of Pharmacy.

Physical Requirements:
1. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
2. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
3. Travel - Must be able to travel to conferences or other NSU campuses as required
4. May be required to work nights or weekends.
5. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
6. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards.
Job Requirements:  
Required Certifications/Licensures:  
Required Education: Doctoral Degree
Major (if required): Must possess an appropriate advanced degree, the doctoral degree, from a regionally accredited university.
Required Experience:  
Preferred Qualifications:  
Is this a safety sensitive position? No  
Background Screening Required? No  
Pre-Employment Conditions:

 
Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
   
   

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