Faculty-Adjunct-Neuroanatomy/Neuroscience

Johnson & Wales University

📍Providence, RI
Posted May 19, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Faculty-Adjunct-Neuroanatomy/Neuroscience

Company

Johnson & Wales University

Location

Providence, RI

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4416690396

Job Description

Summary
Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning. Ensures that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives.

Courses to be taught may include neuroanatomy and anatomy courses.

Diversity & Inclusion
Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

  • Teaches assigned course(s) by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students’ questions and concerns

  • Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements

  • Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures

  • Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, texts, attendance policy and materials required for course and evaluation criteria

  • Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems

  • Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services

  • Populates the university’s faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed

  • Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate in anatomy or neuroscience from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or other appropriate accreditation as determined by JWU

  • Clinical degree in allied health or rehabilitation science related discipline (e.g., occupational therapist, physical therapist)

  • Valid U.S. driver’s license

Please Note
Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Official college/university transcripts are required prior to hire.

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for adjunct faculty which will be hired on an as needed basis. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you translate complex neuroanatomy concepts, such as neural pathways or brain mapping, into digestible content for students who may be struggling?
  • 2.Can you describe your experience with Learning Management Systems and how you ensure your course site meets university requirements for grade center updates and material dissemination?
  • 3.Given the requirement for a clinical background in allied health or rehabilitation science, how do you incorporate your clinical experience into teaching neuroanatomy and anatomy courses?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time when you noticed a student was in danger of failing your course. How did you handle the situation?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to adjust your teaching methods to embrace diversity and ensure an inclusive learning environment for students with varied backgrounds and experiences.
  • 3.Give an example of how you have provided robust feedback to a student on a complex anatomy assignment in a timely manner.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.It is the fourth week of the semester, and a student approaches you stating they are overwhelmed by the neuroanatomy workload and are considering withdrawing. What steps do you take?
  • 2.You are assigned to teach an anatomy course and discover the university-approved syllabus lacks clear evaluation criteria for the clinical application modules you plan to introduce. How do you handle this?

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NeuroanatomyAnatomyAllied HealthRehabilitation ScienceLearning Management SystemLesson PlanningStudent AssessmentEarly InterventionDiversity and InclusionClinical ApplicationSyllabus DevelopmentStudent Engagement

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