Company Description
With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.
Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu, and follow Chamberlain on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Job Description
Chamberlain University is seeking a qualified Science Faculty member to teach Anatomy and Physiology onsite at our Jacksonville, FL campus.
As an Assistant Professor, you will deliver high-quality instruction across classroom, online, and applied learning environments, while contributing to committee work, service initiatives, and scholarly activities. This role plays a critical part in advancing student success and preparing future healthcare professionals.
Faculty are expected to meet defined outcomes annually through an Individual Performance Plan.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching Excellence & Student Success
- Deliver instruction aligned with the College’s philosophy, curriculum, and course objectives across classroom, online, and clinical settings
- Teach three (3) courses per academic session, including two daytime classes and one evening or weekend course based on program needs
- Independently manage assigned teaching load while maintaining a consistent on-campus presence, with an expectation of Monday–Friday availability (approximately 8 hours per day), including at least one extended day per week until 8:00 or 9:00 PM to support evening instruction
- Implement evidence-based teaching strategies to support program outcomes
- Develop and revise course materials, incorporating innovation and best practices
- Provide timely, documented feedback based on course outcomes
- Support student success through remediation within assigned courses
- Support microbiology laboratory operations, including inoculating cultures and operating/maintaining the autoclave to ensure proper sterilization procedures
Professional Role Model & Chamberlain Care
- Serve as a positive professional role model, supporting students’ development
- Demonstrate leadership in collaboration, communication, customer service, and professionalism
- Mentor new faculty members
Service & Leadership
- Contribute to program development, implementation, and evaluation
- Participate in academic advising and student counseling
- Support student policies related to admission, progression, retention, and graduation
- Incorporate student and graduate feedback to strengthen curriculum and instruction
- Provide budget recommendations to program leadership
Engage in leadership activities such as:
- Chairing or serving on College committees
- Supporting accreditation preparation efforts
- Contributing to the Systematic Evaluation Plan through data analysis
- Serving as course coordinator or Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Documenting faculty and committee actions
Scholarship & Professional Engagement
- Demonstrate scholarship through teaching, discovery, application, or integration
- Maintain current, evidence-based course content
- Participate in peer review and reflective teaching practices
- Engage in professional activities outside the College
Applied Practice Expertise (Health Profession Faculty)
- Evaluate and monitor field/practicum sites for alignment with learning outcomes
- Plan, supervise, and evaluate applied practice experiences
- Collaborate with agencies and preceptors to ensure high-quality student experiences
- Communicate current policies, procedures, and expectations
- Develop assignments aligned with student competency and learning needs
Additional Expectations
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Comply with all institutional policies and standards
Why Join Chamberlain University
Join a mission-driven institution committed to academic excellence, innovation and student success. At Chamberlain, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals while growing your academic and professional career.
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s Degree in the field of study required (Anatomy and Physiology required; Microbiology a plus)
- Doctorate degree in the field of study or related field preferred
Experience
- Minimum 2+ years of full-time teaching experience required, including at least 2 years in a ranked Instructor role
- Minimum 2+ years of healthcare experience required (for Faculty in Health Profession disciplines)
- Demonstrated ability to teach assigned courses
Licensure & Compliance
- Maintain current regulatory and practice credentials as appropriate
- Professional licensure required
- Must meet all compliance requirements as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of initiative and sound judgment
- Experientially prepared to teach assigned courses
Additional Information
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 and $87,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit:
https://careers.covista.com/benefits
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