Instructor, Healthcare Professional Development II- Adjunct CE (Pool)

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College is seeking an CE Instructor II to provide specialized expertise in healthcare continuing education. You will design and teach courses, maintain records, and advise students to support credential maintenance.

The role encompasses teaching, advising, professional development and community service. The ideal candidate will hold relevant education credentials, have experience in healthcare education, and be prepared to lead new curriculum development while engaging with

Qualifications

• Ability to teach continuing education courses for healthcare professionals.
• Maintain attendance and grade records in compliance with policies.
• Lead development of new curriculum and advise students as needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses at designated times and locations, including theory and clinical skills.
• Oversee and assist students, following department curriculum and approved materials.
• Maintain class attendance and grades records; submit records by deadlines.
• Distribute completion certificates and advise on subsequent courses.
• Lead curriculum development and delivery as needed.
• Attend required meetings and participate in program surveys and staff development.

Skills

Healthcare theory & skills

Hands-on clinical techniques

Communication across diverse groups

Education

AAS, Bachelor's or Master's degree

Licensure/certification related to course content preferred

Job description

SUMMARY

Provide specialized expertise and knowledge in support of college curriculum and programs. Develop and design continuing education courses in support of the ongoing competency development and maintenance of credentials for healthcare professionals. Follow accepted higher education standards, college policies and procedures, and discipline specific accreditation/approval requirements. Teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the CE Instructor II position encompasses teaching and learning, advising, professional development and institutional and community service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach assigned courses at the designated time and location(s), including theory and clinical skills. Instruction may include classroom, laboratory, web-based or field experience delivery methods.
• Oversee and assist students. Follow departmental curriculum and the use of approved materials that are endorsed by the department.
• Maintain required class attendance and grades records.
• Turn in class records (roll sheets, grade sheets and other records as required by the specific program) by specified deadlines.
• Distribute certificates of completion to students and meet with individual students to make appropriate recommendations for subsequent courses.
• Lead the development and delivery of new curriculum as needed.
• Attend required pre-service and in-service meetings.
• Consult with Director about any unusual academic or discipline related issues in the classroo;
• Periodically meet with Director to review student evaluation forms and classroom observation forms.
• Use departmental equipment responsibly and return department-issued textbooks and material as request by Director.
• Maintain current healthcare discipline specific skills, knowledge and licensure/certification.
• Auxiliary Tasks: Interview, counsel and provide orientation to potential students as require
• Participate in program related surveys, research and staff development activities. Be available to help the department with program marketing or public relations event.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Minimum qualification requirements for education/certification are determined by discipline specific accreditation/approval requirements for content being taught

May include AAS, Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree

Current industry licensure/certification related to course content being taught is preferred

EXPERIENCE

5 years work experience in related healthcare field required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of intermediate to advanced theory and skills specific to related healthcare discipline
• Able to demonstrate intermediated to advanced hands-on techniques and skills specific to related healthcare discipline
• Able to communicate with others with staff and students with different academic and socio-economic backgrounds and disabilities

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

THE ORGANIZATION

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

THE TEAM

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

LOCATION

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO STATEMENT

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
• Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
• PO Box 667517
• Houston, TX 77266
• 713.718.8271 or [e-mail]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation and creativity.

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