Adjunct Instructor - Anatomy & Physiology

Instructor Position at Western Technical College

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. As an open-access institution, we proudly serve learners from all walks of life, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and lived experiences enrich our community and strengthen our mission. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and supported in their personal and professional growth.

This means actively identifying and removing barriers to opportunity and providing pathways to social and economic advancement. Western is deeply connected to the communities we serve, and we believe in the power of education to drive positive change. We seek individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning, dedicated to student success, and eager to collaborate in building a more vibrant, equitable community.

If you share these values and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this opportunity at Western.

Instructors are responsible for providing quality academic curriculum, instruction, assessment, and for ensuring a productive and challenging learning experience is delivered to prepare students for the workplace and/or a pathway to further education. This position works to promote social justice within the division and the larger academic institution. Instruction would be in-person and online.

1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.

2. Instruction
- Supporting Actions May Include:

• Deliver courses in multiple modes of delivery including modern classroom (F2F), online or hybrid/blended, and on-site training for external customers where applicable
• Develop and deliver instructional design activities
• Address and refer student concerns
• Guide and support students on one-to-one basis outside the classroom as well as in classroom setting
• Assist students in developing critical thinking skills to understand/apply concepts of subject matter to vocational, ethical, social, and personal practices

3. Classroom Management
- Supporting Actions May Include:

• Monitor student progress and conduct student evaluation
• Provide input and/or maintain division accreditation and student records
• Integrate the college Success Abilities as well as the program outcomes and course competencies

4. Program Development and Academic Leadership
- Supporting Actions May Include:

• Responsible for instructional learning activities
• Provide academic referrals as appropriate
• Organize, develop, and deliver outcomes-based curriculum and assess student learning

5. Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.

6. Student success is the cornerstone of Western's culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• 18 graduate credits in anatomy and physiology, human biology or health biology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience
• Experience in healthcare setting

Required Certification/Licenses:

• Eligible for/or meets WTCS Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements.

This position reports to:
Associate Dean
- Health & Public Safety Salary: $50/hour Applicant review will begin:
July 13, 2026

Start Date:

September 2026 Copies of Transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities are acceptable during the application process (originals will be required upon hire) Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our mission is to provide relevant, high quality education in a collaborative and sustainable environment that changes the lives of students and grows our communities. Western is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.

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