Adjunct Instructor -Patient Care Technician (PCT) Wise County

Weatherford College; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors in various disciplines. The adjunct faculty pool is used by the department’s search committee when a need arises for the academic year.

Primary duties include teaching courses, mentoring students, and maintaining an effective learning environment across modalities such as face-to-face, hybrid, and online/Zoom, with hours varying by course schedule.

Qualifications

• Must meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching workforce credentials.
• Transcripts/certificates/license must accompany application.
• Teaching experience in healthcare or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline and facilitate learning outcomes.
• Provide instruction in modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit.
• Mentor students inside and outside the classroom and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Communication

Student engagement

Education

Associate degree

LVN/RN credential

Job description

Job Description Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. If review of your qualifications results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, and mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom.

The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction.

All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Required Education

All faculty members must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion. These standards include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.

• Associate degree and/or 2‑5 years work experience in the field of study; Bachelor’s degree and/or 6‑10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study; Master’s degree and/or 11‑15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study; Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.
• LVN or RN with a minimum of three years in nursing experience within a healthcare environment. Experience supervising PCT’s.

Copies of certificates/license must be submitted with application.

Required Experience

Individual will have at least three years of experience in a healthcare environment, preferably a clinic, urgent care, or hospital setting. Teaching experience preferred.

Preferred Education / Preferred Experience

Individual will have multiple years of nursing experience and have experience in teaching or training adults from different backgrounds in a classroom or clinical setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction.

All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non‑traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation. Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner. Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion. Maintain ethical and professional behavior. Be available to students by appointment. Attend adjunct faculty meetings. Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels. Complete any required training. Other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Each adjunct faculty member must demonstrate the ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory; ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups; ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; and, ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.