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Seems like depending on the season or other factors, there is either a rush to get into or out of the healthcare field. Now it seems like we have both happening simultaneously! People from all backgrounds want to get into the field & based on family/financial situations are determining what certifications to do first. We need those of you with knowledge & experience to help fuel the rush through your organization & ability to connect with not just those you served in the healthcare field but our students & our partner sites too. Apply now & join our team.
Job Summary:
The Adjunct Faculty Instructor provides subject matter expertise. Additional responsibility to teach courses, adhering to lesson plans, meeting course objectives, beginning and ending courses on time as scheduled and adhering to academic faculty ethical and professional behaviors.
Quick Glance of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages and supervises students in all assigned classroom and laboratory activities to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
- Keeps students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
- Ensures each program/class contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency. Maintains a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulates enthusiasm for those subjects.
- Evaluates students to measure their progress toward the achievement of course outcomes/competencies.
Teaching and Instruction
- Develops, revises, and/or recommends curriculum changes which meet the objectives of the course/program and improve student learning.
- Ensures that each program/class meets the WSU Tech Course Standard, includes all appropriate curricular components, utilizes effective teaching methods/practices (pedagogy) and reflects current field practices.
- Plans each unit or lesson, both as to content and method. Provides lesson plans to the appropriate dean or designee. Publishes lesson plans on course syllabus.
- Teaches and maintains an effective learning environment regardless of instructional modality.
Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Needed:
- Associates degree required, BSN, is preferred.
- Has and maintains a current Kansas RN license, required.
- Minimum two years clinical experience, one of which must be equivalent to one year full-time in a licensed long term care facility.
- Has and maintains current American Heart Association or RedCross CPR certification for healthcare providers, 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.
- 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: TBD /credit hour
Schedule: Flexible availability, pickup schedule as desired; South Campus & Clinical sites (local)
WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
