Health Sciences Adjunct Teacher

Job Details

• Employee Type: PT Exempt
• Required Degree: 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others:
  No

• Name:
  Josh Moorman

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered educator to join our Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science program. This instructor will be responsible for delivering two rigorous, hands‑on high school courses:
Human Body Systems (HBS) and Medical Interventions (MI). The ideal candidate is passionate about clinical medicine, laboratory research, and empowering students to solve real‑world medical mysteries through collaborative, problem-based learning. The courses will be taught from 12:45 pm–3:15 pm M‑F.

• Instructional Delivery:
  Facilitate high-level laboratory investigations and simulations.
• Case-Based Learning:
  Guide students through case studies, including diagnosing and treating conditions.
• Anatomy & Physiology Mastery:
  Lead students in hands‑on learning as they build clay models of human anatomy.
• Technical Skill Development:
  Teach students to use professional medical equipment.
• Career Mentorship:
  Expose students to a wide range of biomedical careers.
• Curriculum Management:
  Utilize the PLTW online delivery system to manage student-ready handouts, presentations, and interactive 3D models.

• Educational Background:
  Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Science, Health Sciences, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Technical Proficiency:
  Comfort with molecular biology techniques such as PCR, restriction digests, and data acquisition software.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong emphasis on fostering clinical empathy, ethical reasoning, and professional communication skills in students.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to maintain a rigorous pace while building student enthusiasm for complex scientific concepts.
• Certification:
  Must hold (or be willing to obtain) PLTW Core Training certification for HBS and MI.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biomedical Science, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• Successful completion of a BCI/FBI background check.
• Strong understanding of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Ohio Teacher Best Practices, including:
• Differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Incorporating formative and summative assessments to guide instruction.
• Data-driven decision-making for instructional planning.
• Culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Collaborative, student-centered learning approaches.
• Effective use of technology in the classroom.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain Project Lead The Way certification for Human Body Systems and Medical Interventions.