Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,000 - 1,761,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, VA is seeking Adjunct Faculty to provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instruction on a part-time, course-by-course basis.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of CPR instructor experience, and current AHA CPR provider certification. The college emphasizes currency in the field and effective teaching to diverse student backgrounds, with use of Canvas LMS for online components.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a CPR instructor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction for CPR courses on a course-by-course basis.
• Maintain currency in CPR teaching standards and related topics.
• Utilize Canvas LMS and office software to support instruction.

Skills

CPR instructor experience

Oral and written communication

Diversity inclusion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AHA CPR provider certification

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Agency: Virginia Western Community College

Location: Roanoke (City) - 770

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $793 - $1278/credit hour; Faculty rank determined when credentialed

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description:

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for Adjunct Faculty to provide classroom instruction for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) courses in the School of Health Professions. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching discipline and in trends in community college education.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience as a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor. Current certification as an American Heart Association (AHA) provider for CPR. A strong working knowledge of the American Heart Association (AHA) requirements, and current emergency cardiovascular care science.

All adjunct faculty positions require excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations:

Associate's degree in the teaching field. Current or recent classroom and/or online teaching experience specifically in a CPR program. Previous teaching experience in higher education. Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology routinely into instructional and faculty responsibilities, including use of the Canvas (LMS) Learning Management System for online learning development/teaching, and current Microsoft Office programs.