Adjunct Medical Terminology - Dual Enrollment

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh seeks an Adjunct Medical Terminology instructor for the Dual Enrollment program. This off-campus position requires teaching at a high school location and will follow class schedules that vary by term.

Primary duties include teaching, curriculum development, assessing learning outcomes, and contributing to program reviews. Candidates should hold appropriate certification or degrees and have strong communication and post‑secondary teaching

Qualifications

• 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 experience.
• Work experience in the discipline.
• Knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate.
• Degrees from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Previous teaching experience

Post-secondary teaching experience

Work experience in the discipline

Knowledge of industry-related software

Professional certifications (where apt

Education

Degrees from an accredited institution

Certification equal to or exceeding the level of program graduates

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Medical Terminology - Dual Enrollment

Department: Academics

Please note that if you are applying after Jan 1, 2025, the position is specifically for teaching in our Dual Enrollment Program. The role requires teaching at a high school location; it is not on-campus. Please ensure you are comfortable with this offsite teaching arrangement before submitting your application.

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

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

Work Hours (for hourly positions): 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

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 experience.
• Work experience in the discipline.
• Knowledge of industry‑related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate.
• Degrees from an accredited institution.

Duties

1. 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.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college's goals.
10. 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 Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances.