Adjunct Medical Terminology

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community college is seeking an Adjunct Medical Terminology instructor to teach and develop curriculum, maintain student performance records, and engage in professional development activities. Candidates should have relevant teaching experience and strong communication skills. This part-time role offers flexible hours based on class schedules.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Available to teach classes, day or evening.
• Post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop the curriculum.
• Prepare course outlines that support learning objectives.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of industry-related software and systems

Education

Certification equal to or exceeding the level of program graduates

Degrees must be from an accredited institution

Job description

Adjunct Medical Terminology

Position Title: Adjunct Medical Terminology

Department: Academics

Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scannable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

Work Hours: Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Salary Grade: Per Contract

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Certification equal to or exceeding the level of program graduates. Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Available to teach classes, day or evening.
• Strong communication skills.
• Post‑secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry‑related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties

• The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
• Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
• Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
• Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
• Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
• Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
• Support the college's goals.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.

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