Adjunct Faculty, Electrocardiography CTE-CE

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 63,008 - 89,739; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College in Tomball, Texas, seeks a dedicated faculty member to teach Electrocardiography courses. The ideal candidate will possess ACA EKG certification and a robust understanding of telemetry, with at least three years of experience. Responsibilities include developing engaging lessons, evaluating student progress, and maintaining relationships with students. The position offers a supportive work environment, excellent work/life balance, and various benefits including tuition waiver and retirement plan participation.

Qualifications

• At least three years of related job experience with advanced knowledge of telemetry and EKGs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as collaborative learning.
• Commitment to academic excellence and providing a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Electrocardiography courses at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Evaluates students to measure their progress.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to engage students in their learning

Education

ACA EKG certification or equivalent

BCLS or ACLS certification

RN or LVN license (preferred)

Tools

PC workstation

Job description

Purpose and Scope

The responsibility of the teaching faculty is to provide learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Electrocardiography courses at various times and locations
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities, and distance learning
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and providing a dynamic climate for lifelong learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. The employee typically sits comfortably to do the work, with occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items such as papers or books, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours vary depending on class time; instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications

• ACA EKG certification or equivalent
• At least three years of related job experience with advanced knowledge of telemetry, EKGs, including 12‑Lead and Holter monitoring
• BCLS or ACLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• AHA CPR certification
• RN or LVN license

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

Supportive, collegial work environment; excellent work/life balance; tuition waiver; participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan; professional development opportunities; and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lone Star College is an EEO employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.