Health Science Adjunct Instructor

Position Summary Information

Part‑time instructor, teach days and/or evenings FA, WI, SP, or SS.

Are you interested in positively impacting students’ lives? We are seeking collaborative, energetic, and innovative adjunct instructors for Health Science who are committed to student retention and success. Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning. They may be assigned to teach introductory and general courses in traditional classroom and/or blended/hybrid settings as needed in the Health and Wellness Division at Delta College.

• Medical Terminology
• Basic Medical Emergencies
• Legal Aspects of Health Care Systems
• Medical Office Pharmacology

• Understand and work with a diverse student population.
• Use email, internet‑based resources, and common office software.
• Teach in a variety of formats, including online learning systems.
• Understand ADA requirements and create accessible materials.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Support and assess student learning to ensure success.
• Teach assigned course(s).
• Develop and update syllabi to meet college and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain and report appropriate classroom records, including attendance and grades.

• BA/BS in a health‑related field.
• Minimum of 2 years full‑time (or equivalent) work experience in a related occupational field.
• For the Basic Medical Emergencies course:
  Certification as a CPR and First Aid Instructor by Saginaw MMR through the American Heart Association (or the ability to obtain this certification). BLS and ACLS are not acceptable.
• Ability to teach on a Delta campus.

• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Degrees in allied health professions.
• Recent experience teaching the specific discipline in an active learning environment.

Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Complete an online application and attach a cover letter with the position title, resume, three current professional references, and copies of official transcripts (required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses. If selected for an interview, you are required to provide a teaching demonstration on topics selected by the Health and Wellness Division.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Official Transcript 1

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Official Transcript 2
• Official Transcript 3

• In order to track recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy.
• Briefly explain your teaching and learning philosophy as it relates to college classroom teaching.
• Briefly explain how you maintain currency in your discipline.
• Describe your understanding of and experience working with a culturally diverse student population.