Instructor of Health Sciences

Title:

Instructor of Health Sciences

Jackson State Community College

This is a 12-month faculty, term contract position. This position will be responsible for teaching and coordinating courses within the Health Sciences AAS Degree Program, the Healthcare Technician, Patient Care Technician, and Medical Coding Certificate Programs. Other duties include coordinating student clinical placement requirements and record keeping, assisting with clinical affiliations, certification testing, equipment and supply management, and monitoring clinical contract compliance.

This position will provide advisement to students and participate in college committees, program recruitment, and campus activities. Teaching assignments may include online, distance, evening, dual-enrollment, and off-campus classes.

• Instructor for Health Sciences courses, including course/curriculum development, teaching, and advising of students; program marketing; assist with adjunct faculty support; coordinate national certification exams; evaluate student outcomes in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments; maintain documentation for program operations and accreditation purposes; and assist in the recruitment, orientation, and evaluation of new students.
• Contribute positively to team/committee work and college-wide initiatives; comply with College and T  policies and guidelines; complete all required trainings and reports by the required deadlines; participate in programmatic bi-annual Advisory Committee meetings, network with community stakeholders, develop and manage class schedules for program course offerings; participate in academic, and career advising and placement of program students; participate in professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Healthcare-related certifications.
• Teaching experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience managing students and clinical placements.
• Experience with learning management systems.

• Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional modalities. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and student populations, and clinical partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing at times.
• Prolonged screen time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Repetitive Movement.

$40,514 - $48,617 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.)

Open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by, 11/20/2025

To be considered for this position, you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.