Adjunct Faculty - Precision Medicine (Online)

About the role

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member for its Precision Medicine program, working remotely to support online students pursuing graduate degrees. The position reports to the Precision Medicine Program Director and is part of the faculty team supporting online students. ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of Churches of Christ, and the position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and willing to support the university's Christian mission.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom, including timely, constructive feedback on student work.
• Facilitate classes of up to 29 students, place students in groups on Canvas for assignments and discussions, and answer student questions about course material.
• Hold at least two office hours per week and be available for one-on-one and group virtual meetings.
• Grade all assignments within 24-72 hours and enter final grades after consulting the lead faculty and/or program director.
• Alert the lead faculty or Program Director to student issues such as poor performance or policy violations, and give feedback on program and course improvement.
• Participate in faculty meetings, attend program and faculty training, and comply with university policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Terminal degree in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy, biology, genetics, chemistry, medicine, bioinformatics, epidemiology or a related field.
• Experience with companion diagnostics/biomarkers, NGS, clinical laboratory, molecular pathology, bioinformatics, healthcare data analytics, AI or applied genomics preferred; previous online teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication, collaboration, organization and project management skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to receive additional training and faculty mentoring.
• Religious requirement: professing Christian and willingness to support the university's Christian mission.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
• Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs
• Canvas and Bridge (online learning platforms)
• Computer literacy and attention to detail