Instructor Histologic Technology - Adjunct Pool

Adjunct

The Opportunity You:
Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you're a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we're looking for you. We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service. Next steps:
If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you're a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support 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 will teach a maximum load of contact hours each semester in area(s) of competency and participate as a part-time instructor in the activities of the department, division and college.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other relevant duties may be required:

• Teaching:
  Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.
• Academic Advising:
  Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Professional Development:
  Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair.
• Institutional and Community Service:
  Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises.

Qualifications

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

Education:

Associate's degree or higher and currently certified as histologic technician (ASCP) required.

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years experience as histologic technician/technologist and preference will be given to individuals with a variety of experience in the laboratory settings as well as supervisory experience. Preference will be given for teaching experience in hospital setting and/or educational setting.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment

Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city

Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population

Possess good organizational and planning skills

Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment

Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest singularly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You'll get the chance to…