Health Instructor (Temporary, Part-time) - Health Exploration Program

University of Kansas Medical Center; Murphy (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a part-time Health Instructor to support the Health Scholars Academy program operations. You will oversee and mentor high school student research projects and intern development, while coordinating health pathway curricula.

The role requires four years of relevant work experience, plus STEM-health expertise and prior teaching experience. This temporary position emphasizes classroom safety, organization, and impactful student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant work experience. Education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of STEM-health work experience.
• Experience working with various populations.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Graduate degree in STEM-health area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend curriculum and planning sessions with the team.
• Plan, prepare, implement, and support health pathway curriculum.
• Oversee lesson plans and activities focusing on academic, workforce, and self-development areas.
• Oversee high school level student health research projects.
• Plan, prepare, and implement group-based student research projects.
• Mentor and empower the college intern to grow professionally.
• Maintain an organized and clean classroom environment conducive to health learning.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Organization and time management

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate degree in STEM-health area

Job description

Department: SOM KC Office of Student Engagement (OSE) ----- OSE - Temps Position Title: Health Instructor (Temporary, Part-time) - Health Exploration Program Job Family Group: Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Health Instructor is responsible for providing essential administrative and management support for the Health Scholars Academy program operations. They will oversee and facilitate high school student research projects, lesson plans and activities, while mentoring the program’s incumbent college intern.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend curriculum and planning sessions with the team.
• Plan, prepare, implement, and support health pathway curriculum.
• Oversee lesson plans and activities focusing on developing academic, workforce, and self-development areas.
• Oversee lesson plans and activities focusing on developing high school level student health research.
• Plan, prepare, and implement group-based student research projects.
• Facilitate and oversee development of research projects for high school student teams.
• Facilitate and oversee test prep sessions.
• Mentor and empower the college intern to grow professionally.
• Maintain an organized and clean classroom environment conducive to health learning.
• Foster a fun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Recognize and work through conflicts in caring ways, invites discussion on differences, and arranges for a third party to assist, if necessary.
• Ensure lab safety guidelines are adhered to in the classroom.

Required Qualifications

• Work Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Two (2) years of STEM-health work experience.
• Experience working with various populations.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Education: Graduate degree in STEM-health area.
• Preferred Qualifications: Work Experience: Five (5) or more years of STEM-health work experience.
• High school STEM teacher.
• Developing high school level student health-STEM research projects.
• Experience with middle school age to college age pathway programs.
• Skills: Communication.
• Skills: Interpersonal skills.
• Skills: Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skills: Organization and time management.
• Skills: Attention to detail.

Required Documents

Resume Cover Letter

Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Time Type: Part time Rate Type: Hourly

Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range: $21.63 - $29.18 Minimum $21.63 Midpoint $25.43 Maximum $29.18

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care.

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