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Faculty~ Short Term Health Programs
Location: WSU Old Town Department: Health Sciences
Job Summary:
Position is Full-time, working a minimum of 40 hours per week. Primary responsibility of an instructor is to provide the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing the duties in the assigned instructional modality (hybrid, online or face to face) during the day, evening, or weekend on any WSU Tech) campus/off-campus/on-line location. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic planning, serving on various committees, recruiting, participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations as needed.
Quick Glance of Duties and Responsibilities:
Classroom Management
1.Keeps students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
2.Maintains accurate and complete scholastic records, including but not limited to course messaging in the LMS, grades, census rosters and attendance records.
3.Evaluates students to measure their progress toward the achievement of course outcomes/competencies.
4.Posts and maintains office hours for student consultation (combined with classroom instruction, minimum 35 contact hours per week on campus or location authorized by the Dean).
5.Manages and supervises students in all assigned classroom and laboratory activities to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
Teaching and Instruction
6.Maintains industry credentials as appropriate to the teaching area.
7.Develops, revises, and/or recommends curriculum and changes, as needed, which meet the objectives of the course/program and improve student learning.
8.Ensures that each program/class meets the WSUTech Course Standard, includes all appropriate curricular components, utilizes effective teaching methods/practices (pedagogy) and reflects current field practices.
9.Teaches all classes according to an approved course syllabus, ensuring that assigned classes are held as scheduled. Holds the final exam at the time scheduled unless permission to deviate has been approved by appropriate program leadership
10.Teaches and maintains an effective learning environment regardless of instructional modality (online, hybrid, or face to face).
Programmatic and Institutional Engagement
1.Fully participates in, utilizes and submits when due program review information, assessment data, and course/college evaluations.
2.Develops, and maintains a positive relationship with program Industry Advocate Teams (IAT) members. Recruits new members to serve on IAT committees.
3.Engages with the appropriate staff members (Success Coaches, Disability services etc.) to assist with student success.
Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Needed:
- Associates degree required, BSN, is preferred.
- Has and maintains a current Kansas RN license, required.
- Minimum two years current clinical experience, one of which must be equivalent to one year full-time in a licensed long term care facility.
- Current American Heart Association or RedCross CPR certification and maintained, required
- Yearly TB test and other immunizations or physical examinations as required by clinical sites, obtained at own expense.
- Previous teaching or training experience in adult education preferred with pre-planning course work, preferred.
- Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills – must be able to work with students, technical and administrative personnel in a pleasant, professional, and efficient manner.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, meeting deadlines and dealing with pressure appropriately.
- Ability to effectively organize and direct personnel during crisis or emergency situations.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
Pay Rate: $45,500
Schedule: M-F (8a-5p mostly; some weekends arranged with advanced notice)
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