CE Adjunct Faculty, Electrocardiography

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College in Cypress, Texas, is looking for part-time faculty to teach Electrocardiography courses. Responsibilities include planning and developing courses while facilitating student learning. Candidates must have ACA EKG certification and experience in telemetry and EKGs.

The position offers flexible hours with day, evening, and weekend classes available. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to academic excellence.

Qualifications

• At least three years of related job experience with advanced knowledge of telemetry, EKGs, including 12 Lead and Holter monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches.
• Commitment to academic excellence and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Electrocardiography courses at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons promoting student involvement.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to engage students

Demonstrated leadership skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints

Education

ACA EKG certification or equivalent

BCLS or ACLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Purpose and Scope: It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning. CE Adjunct faculty are hired in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year‑round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. Adjunct (part‑time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Electrocardiography courses at a variety of times and locations
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline / industry
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications

• ACA EKG certification or equivalent
• At least three years of related job experience with advanced knowledge of telemetry, EKGS, including 12 Lead and Holter monitoring
• BCLS or ACLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• AHA CPR Certification
• RN or LVN License

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.