Adjunct Instructor - Health and Wellness Coaching

Careerwebsite; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 490 - 670; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College seeks a Public Health Adjunct Instructor to teach Health & Wellness Coaching online, synchronously or asynchronously, focusing on NBHWC competencies and student success. The role emphasizes equity, inclusion, and workplace-ready coaching skills within a remote learning environment.

Ideal candidates will hold NBHWC certification, a health-related bachelor’s, and at least two years of coaching experience, with 200 hours of practice and proficiency in Canvas or

Qualifications

• NBHWC certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time related occupational experience.
• Minimum 200 hours of documented health & wellness coaching practice.
• Experience providing structured coaching feedback aligned with NBHWC competencies.
• Experience teaching or facilitating diverse adult learners.
• Experience teaching in synchronous and asynchronous online formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach online Health & Wellness Coaching courses using approved MCC outlines.
• Deliver instruction aligned with NBHWC coaching competencies.
• Provide timely, structured feedback on coaching skills and student performance.
• Support diverse learners and monitor student progress throughout the term.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance per college policies.
• Participate in course-level assessment and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

NBHWC coaching competencies

Online teaching

Diverse learner communication

Feedback and assessment

Canvas LMS usage

Program leadership collaboration

Education

NBHWC certification

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

2 years related occupational experience

Tools

Canvas or similar LMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Health Professions department is seeking a positive, supportive, and dynamic Public Health Adjunct Instructor to teach a diverse community of learners. Preference will be given to candidates who are committed to student success, equity, inclusion and the use of the classroom experiences to enhance workplace understanding and performance. The adjunct instructor will teach Health & Wellness Coaching in the Public Health area. These courses are taught remote/online and may be taught synchronously or asynchronously.

Essential Functions

• Teach assigned online Health & Wellness Coaching courses using approved MCC course outlines.
• Deliver instruction aligned with NBHWC coaching competencies.
• Provide timely, structured feedback on coaching skills and student performance.
• Support diverse learners and monitor student progress throughout the term.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance in accordance with college policies.
• Participate in courselevel assessment and continuous improvement activities.

Compensation

$580 per Equivalent Credit Hours (ECH)

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of NBHWC coaching competencies and evidencebased coaching practices.
• Skill in facilitating student learning in online environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations
• Ability to provide constructive, competencybased coaching feedback
• Ability to use the Canvas learning management system for communication, grading, and instructional resources.
• Ability to work collaboratively with program leadership and adhere to MCC instructional standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• NBHWC certification (National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching).
• Bachelor’s degree in a healthrelated field.
• 2 years of full-time related occupational experience.
• Minimum 200 hours of documented health & wellness coaching practice
• Experience providing structured coaching feedback aligned with NBHWC competencies.
• Experience teaching or facilitating diverse adult learners.
• Experience teaching in synchronous and asynchronous online formats.
• Familiarity with Canvas or a similar learning management system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a healthrelated field.
• Experience teaching NBHWCaligned curriculum
• Experience evaluating coaching sessions, providing coaching feedback, or conducting Practical Skills Assessments.
• Experience supporting students preparing for NBHWC certification.

Application Materials

• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Attach copy of NBHWC certification
• Please include cover letter describing coaching experience, teaching experience, and alignment with NBHWC competencies.