Allied Health Faculty 10 Month, WMC

Myhhhh; Holbrook (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single coverage medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Personal days

Holiday leave

Spring break leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is sourcing a 10-month faculty member to teach Allied Health courses at Northland Pioneer College.

The role includes teaching approximately 33 loads per year (about 33 credit hours) via live, hybrid, or online instruction through the LMS, with responsibilities spanning student mentorship, laboratory management, curriculum development, and community collaboration. Successful candidates will teach in the undergraduate Allied Health department in various

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or allied health-related field.
• Three years of relevant professional experience in a healthcare field within the past five years.
• Current license in good standing in the selected nursing or allied health field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current Level 1 DPS fingerprint clearance card.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver learner-centered classroom instruction emphasizing critical thinking and participation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and clinical competence in community-based healthcare settings; collaborate with faculty, students, and staff in clinical facilities.
• Implement evaluation tools for student learning and clinical experience, prepare and administer examinations, and maintain records.
• Oversee laboratory safety, cleanliness, organization, maintenance, and compliance with infection control and professional standards.
• Order supplies and equipment that reflect current healthcare industry standards and best practices.
• Work with advisory committees to meet community needs and curriculum requirements.
• Provide mentoring and support to adjunct faculty.
• Participate in department and college functions per contract.
• Complete the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) within the probationary period and preferably in the first year; note that completion does not receive additional compensation.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, college policies, and healthcare industry standards.

Skills

Instructional planning

Student mentoring

Curriculum development

Technology in teaching

Team collaboration

Professional standards

Adaptability

Communication

Assessment & evaluation

Confidentiality & FERPA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or allied health-related field

Three years of healthcare experience (past five years)

Master’s degree in Nursing or allied health (preferred)

Job description

Description

This 10‑month faculty position in Allied Health will teach approximately 33 loads per year (about 33 credit hours) through live, hybrid, or online instruction via the institution’s learning management system. The role supports Northland Pioneer College’s mission and values while providing high‑quality instruction, student mentorship, laboratory management, curriculum development, and community collaboration in Medical Assisting, Health Science, Allied Health, and related Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Successful faculty will teach courses in the accredited undergraduate Allied Health department and other qualified courses, in a variety of environments and modes (team‑taught, day, evening, online, hybrid). They will integrate technology, assess students, maintain scheduled office hours, provide service to the department, division, college, and community, develop relationships with discipline‑related professionals, collaborate on transfer opportunities through AZ Transfer, serve as a community resource, be active in their field, and travel within the college district. Faculty are expected to maintain an average of 40 hours per week during the contract period, including pre‑session, intersession, recruitment activities, advisory committees, and community outreach events.

Examples of Duties

In addition to the core responsibilities, the faculty member will be required to:

1. Prepare and deliver learner‑centered classroom instruction emphasizing critical thinking and participation.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and clinical competence in community‑based healthcare settings; collaborate with faculty, students, and staff in clinical facilities.
3. Implement evaluation tools for student learning and clinical experience, prepare and administer examinations, and maintain records.
4. Oversee laboratory safety, cleanliness, organization, maintenance, and compliance with infection control and professional standards.
5. Order supplies and equipment that reflect current healthcare industry standards and best practices.
6. Work with advisory committees to meet community needs and curriculum requirements.
7. Provide mentoring and support to adjunct faculty.
8. Participate in department and college functions per contract.
9. Complete the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) within the probationary period and preferably in the first year; note that completion does not receive additional compensation.
10. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, college policies, and healthcare industry standards.

Essential Functions

Standard Faculty Expectations

1. Positively support and promote the college’s governing board, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and communities.
2. Teach a minimum of 16.5 loads per semester, at varied times and locations, using a variety of delivery systems (video, enhanced audio, online).
3. Maintain a consistent and dependable work schedule averaging 40 hours weekly during the contract term, including instructional preparation, grading, office hours, committee work, lab oversight, student mentoring, and program responsibilities.
4. Develop and revise course syllabi, instructional materials, laboratory activities, and assessments to reflect current healthcare practices and industry standards.
5. Participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program review.
6. Travel to required college campuses, centers, or clinical sites as needed.
7. Attend and participate in all college, division, and NAVIT mandatory meetings.
8. Maintain accurate student records, attendance, grading documentation, clinical records, and required reports in compliance with college and accrediting agency requirements.
9. Maintain regular office hours and meet all instructional deadlines.
10. Serve on program Advisory Councils, Committees, and Articulation Task Forces.
11. Provide input for budgets, book orders, and semester schedules.
12. Engage in creative and scholarly activities within the discipline.
13. Maintain industry‑recognized certification in the assigned discipline, as required.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Discipline‑Specific Faculty Expectations

Teaching responsibilities may include, but are not restricted to, undergraduate courses in Allied Health; other courses may be developed to fit the candidate’s expertise and program demand, as approved by the appropriate Coordinator and Dean.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions. Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.

Standard Faculty Competencies

Communication

Ability to effectively communicate with students and colleagues. Proficiency: Advanced.

Teaching

Ability to engage the 21st‑century community college student, develop sound pedagogy. Proficiency: Advanced.

Curriculum Development

Ability to develop curriculum in consultation with a Curriculum Coordinator and Instructional Council; must be relevant to the field and audience. Proficiency: Advanced.

Technology

Ability to teach via a Learning Management System, and to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computerized systems; demonstrated experience with 21st‑century teaching modalities. Proficiency: Advanced.

Diversity & Multi‑Culturalism

Ability to serve a diverse audience; incorporate multicultural approaches to instruction. Proficiency: Advanced.

Trust

Ability to encourage a trusting atmosphere through regular communication, accountability, transparency, and acting with integrity and confidentiality. Proficiency: Advanced.

Flexibility & Adaptability

Ability to be continuously change‑ready and adjust approach and demeanor to match shifting demands. Proficiency: Advanced.

Self‑Awareness

Uses feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and areas of improvement; adjusts self as needed. Proficiency: Advanced.

Continual Improvement

Continuously and proactively identifies improvement needs and makes changes to departmental functions and processes that result in better outcomes. Proficiency: Advanced.

Action Oriented

Take action on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Proficiency: Advanced.

Physical

Ability to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision (corrected to 20/20), hearing or listening in the normal range (corrected), speaking, and giving directions. Proficiency: Basic.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or an allied health‑related field.
2. Three years of relevant professional experience in a healthcare field within the past five years.
3. Required licensure/certification:
   • a. Current license in good standing in the selected nursing or allied health field.
   • b. Valid driver’s license.
   • c. Current Level 1 DPS fingerprint clearance card.
   • d. Current CPR certification.
   • e. If accompanying students to clinical locations, must meet vaccination and health requirements of the clinical agency.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Nursing or allied health‑related field.
2. Two or more years of experience teaching Allied Health courses at the post‑secondary level.
3. Experience in computer‑based instruction, online, and distance education.

Terms of Employment

3‑4 year probationary period.

Benefits

• Single coverage medical insurance
• Optional employee pay dental/vision insurance
• 4 personal days
• 12 holiday days
• 5 days of spring break leave
• 18 sick days that can accrue up to 130 days
• Professional development opportunities
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance