Allied Health, Faculty

Position: Allied Health, Full-Time Faculty
Position Title Allied Health, Full-Time Faculty

Requisition Number FAC
00566 General Description

The Department of Allied Health invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty in Allied Health for the  academic year

The Allied Health Department consists of the following select AAS degree programs:
Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, Health Care Studies, Health Services Management, Medical Lab Technology, and Respiratory Care Technology. In addition to the degree programs, the Department offers three proficiency certificates in the following areas:
Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing and Patient Service Representative. Allied health courses are offered on the College's Main Campus, and the Northeast Regional Center.

College Intro

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP's Strategic Plan affirms the College's long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.

Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.

Specific Responsibilities

* Teach courses in the following topics based on qualifications: an introductory course in health care professions; medical terminology, introductory and advanced clinical skills in medical assisting, pharmacology, point-of-care laboratory testing and other allied health courses.

* Participate in course/program assessment and course development, student mentoring, and retention.

* Support community college students to further develop their allied health knowledge and skills, professional attitudes and behaviors, for college and workplace success.

* Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.

* Become an expert in curricula and other course materials, prepare lectures, hands-on activities, and presentations for effective teaching.

* Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course's standard course outline as a guide.

* Assign grades and maintain course and student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.

* Proactively identify and address student problems.

* Maintain and develop curriculum that is consistent with departmental learning objectives. Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies, including reviewing and participating in textbook selection process where appropriate.

* Commitment to participating in the intellectual life of the department and a willingness to participate in the College through leadership in department and college-wide committees. Active participation in industry-related professional development activities, meetings, and/or conferences.

* Engage in scholarly activities related to professional development and acquisition of skills related to nursing education.

* Commitment to the College's Mission:
Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.

* External and Internal Community Relations:
Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.

* Collaboration:

Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.

* Respect for Diversity:
Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and…