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About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number ACAD359

Job Title Instructor; Master of Administration in Justice-Involved Care program

Position Title Instructor; Master of Administration in Justice-Involved Care program

Position Type Faculty

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Commensurate with experience

Department Public Health Education

Position Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is seeking candidates for online Adjunct Faculty for Master of Administration in Justice-Involved Care program. The mission of MSM is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities, increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce, and address primary health care through programs in education, research, and service. The MA in Justice Involved Care program seeks individuals with academic credentials in all areas of criminal justice reform and reduction of recidivism, including but not limited to:

• Introduction to Correctional Healthcare

• Leadership in the Criminal Justice System

• Foundations of Health & Social Justice

• Population Informed and Designed Healthcare Services

• Service Development Assessment

• Rehabilitative & Reentry Service Design and Implementation

• Demographics of Health Status & Comparative Analysis to Community Health

Policies & Regulation that Impact Pre & Post Release

• Population Informed and Designed Healthcare Services

• Finance of Health & Supportive Social and Educational Policies

• Applied Practice Experience

• Integrated Learning Experience

  Expectations for Instructional Faculty for Online Courses The following list outlines the expectations for adjunct faculty who are hired as instructors to facilitate an online course for Morehouse School of Medicine.

1. Manage the online course

a) Post a welcome message and introduction prior to or within the first 24 hours of the

course. Encourage students to post welcome statements to each other.

b) Conduct a minimum of one regularly scheduled office hour per week. Office hours are

intended to provide students with the ability to communicate with instructors in real-

time. If the office hours must be cancelled, students should be given advance notice

and provided with information concerning alternate office hours.

c) Submit attendance by the following Monday for each week.

d) Demonstrate clear understanding of the Online Attendance Policy located in the Online

Handbook for Online Courses.

e) Contact students and the Program Director and follow up with those who may be

experiencing individual issues around attendance or performance and recommending

support services as appropriate.

2. Teach and facilitate the course

   a) Teach the assigned course in accordance with learning objectives and session plan

   outlines.

   b) Deliver learner-centered instruction through online delivery mechanisms (i.e. discussion

   boards, office hours, small group sessions, asynchronous sessions, etc.)

   c) Promote discussion board participation by posting substantial responses to select

   student postings at least three different days per week.

   d) Respond to all student communications within one business day. If a student concern

   requires additional time to resolve, please send an acknowledgement to the student to

   indicate receipt of his/her message.

   e) Post announcements relevant to address upcoming activities, encourage use of learning

   support services, clarify expectations, student concerns, etc.

3. Assess student learning

   a) Adhere to all rubrics to assess student learning.

   b) Submit grades 5 business days after due date in the online grade book and keep the

   grade book current. Provide each student substantial feedback on assignments that

   contribute to the final grade.

   c) Grade all final assignments and submit final course grades by Wednesday after the end

   of the term.

   d) Stay engaged in the course with any students who have been granted course extensions

   (incompletes). Be sure to adhere to policy guidelines and timelines.

   Minimum Qualifications

Adjunct Faculty should possess a terminal degree at the doctoral level from a regionally accredited college; Master of Science level degree from a regionally accredited university can be qualified as adjunct faculty with exceptional experience will be considered. Online teaching experience is highly preferred.A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in correctional work is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/14917

EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Describe your related experience and provide with length of experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., J.D. or other) from a regionally accredited college or university

• Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or univeristy

• Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

• High School diploma or GED

• My college degrees were conferred but are not accredited or recognized by the Dept. of Education

• • What is your salary requirement

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  Optional Documents

• Other Document