Instructor, Healthcare Management; BAS), Adjunct

Position: Instructor, Healthcare Management (BAS), Adjunct
SUMMARY

Provide the expertise and knowledge that supports the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service.

The incumbent may teach a maximum load of 9.75 (See Faculty Workload Guidelines) contact hours per week each semester in area(s) of competency and participate as a part-time instructor in the activities of the department, division, and college (See Faculty Workload Guidelines).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Teaching:

a) Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.

b) Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

c) Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair.

d) Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives, and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.

e) Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.

f) Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines. (See Faculty Workload Guidelines)

g) Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.

h) Teach courses at a variety of times, locations, and modalities in response to institutional programmatic needs.

i) Develop and maintain a Learning Management System (LMS) shell for each assigned course.

j) Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories.

k) Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

2. Academic Advising:

a) Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

b) Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues during class time and office hours.

3. Professional Development:

a) Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair.

b) Keep pace with developments in the discipline.

c) Learn technologies that support student learning.

d) Participate in department-required annual evaluation process.

4. Institutional and Community Service:

a) Part-time faculty are encouraged but not required to participate in department's, college, or district committees and governance organizations.

b) Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS.

c) Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Applicants must be eligible to teach clinical courses at HCC's affiliate sites by meeting any requirements for entry set by the affiliate sites.

EDUCATION

Master's degree required in Health Sciences or related field

Doctorate preferred

Current/Active license, registration, or certification in Health Sciences field preferred

Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certifications must accompany application.

EXPERIENCE

3 years direct Allied Health, Health Sciences or Health Care management work experience

1 year teaching experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Able to work in a…