Healthcare Interpreter Instructor/Coordinator (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College District; Reedley (CA); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 85 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sick leave accrual based on hours

Part-time faculty pool opportunities

Résumé du poste

Reedley College, part of the State Center Community College District, seeks a Healthcare Interpreter Instructor/Coordinator for its Health Care Interpreter program. This part-time faculty pool position focuses on teaching, developing materials, coordinating admissions, fieldwork sites, and student support

The role requires cultural and linguistic sensitivity, plus a background in interpretation or health education, and contributes to program growth and community services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience; OR an associate degree and six years; OR a valid California Community College Credential.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Bilingual/bi-literate and bi-cultural in Spanish is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Teaching courses in the Health Care Interpreter program.
• Developing and assessing instructional materials and student learning outcomes to improve student learning.
• Coordinating the Health Care Interpreter Certificate Program including admissions, advising, job referrals, graduation/certificate ceremony and student support.
• Establishing and maintaining program fieldwork sites, including contract management.
• Assigning student placements in fieldwork sites, including health clearance and background checks.
• Facilitating communication between college and fieldwork site; and assisting in the institution’s vitality and growth.

Connaissances

Bilingual in Spanish

Interpreting experience

Public service experience

Communication skills

Health care terminology knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

California Community College Credential

Description du poste

Healthcare Interpreter Instructor/Coordinator (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

Title Healthcare Interpreter Instructor/Coordinator (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

Campus Location

Campus Location Reedley College

Start Date

Essential Functions of Position

The Health Care Interpreter Certificate Program trains bilingual and bi-cultural students to develop the awareness, knowledge and skills needed for effective language interpretation in health care settings. Duties include:

• Teaching courses in the Health Care Interpreter program;
• Developing and assessing instructional materials and student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Coordinating the Health Care Interpreter Certificate Program including all aspects of the program such as: admissions, advising, job referrals, graduation/certificate ceremony and student support;
• Establishing and maintaining program fieldwork sites, including contract management;
• Assigning student placements in fieldwork sites, including health clearance of students and background checks;
• Facilitating communication between college and fieldwork site; and
• Assisting in the advancement of the institution’s vitality and growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience; OR
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR
• A valid California Community College Credential.
  All candidates must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bilingual/bi-literate and bi-cultural in Spanish as one of the California threshold;
• Documented interpreting experience and ability such as an interpreting proficiency exam or certification;
• Experience with public agencies, community based organizations in linguistically diverse and low income communities;
• Successful teaching or training experience in health education and/or community health/social service/post-secondary educational settings;
• Knowledge of health practices, medical terminology and health care delivery systems;
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal communication skills, presentation skills and writing skills; and
• Knowledge of the college’s missions and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non-instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.

Additional Information

Additional Information about the Position

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)

Optional Documents

• Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
• Additional Documents
• Letters of Recommendation