Instructor, Lean Six SIgma

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Onsite training

Wellness programs

Job summary

NEOMED is seeking an Instructor for Executive Education in Lean Six Sigma on a part-time basis. The role includes mentoring students, delivering online and in-person instruction, and guiding improvement projects within Health Care Operations.

The candidate will collaborate with faculty to align learning objectives with curriculum and engage in ongoing quality improvement across sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required.
• MD/DO/PharmD/PhD or other terminal degree in field (Instructor II).
• Health system or executive-level leadership experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt required or to be obtained within six months of hire.
• Academic leadership experience in university or clinical setting.
• Experience in teaching at university or clinical settings.
• Mentorship/coaching experience demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students in Lean Six Sigma curricula through sessions and mentorship.
• Instruct online and/or in-person learning sessions and guide project tool application.
• Mentor projects and align learning objectives with curricular goals.
• Collaborate with course faculty and program director to apply subject matter expertise.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement of sessions and materials.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Mentorship

Adult education

Teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

MD/DO/PharmD/PhD or terminal degree

Yellow Belt certification

Job description

Instructor, Lean Six Sigma

Position Type: Admin/Professional

Department: Executive Education

Full or Part Time: Part Time

Pay Grade: MN13

Summary: This position is responsible for learner instruction, support, and/or mentorship in the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt for Health Care Operations program and/or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Health Care Operations programs within NEOMED Executive Education. Applicants will be considered for one of two Instructor levels based on their qualifications and expected contribution to the program. The outline below outlines the qualifications of the Executive Education Instructor positions.

Principal Functional Responsibilities:

Student Mentorship: Mentor students in the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) for Health Care Operations curricula based on areas of expertise. Contribute to the following:

• Development and execution of monthly/bimonthly 1-hour session to engage practicing health care professionals in discussion and application of LSS curricular concepts in a health care setting.
• Facilitation of discussion on current issues and trends related to quality improvement in healthcare.
• Mentorship of students on application of LSS concepts to their work, improvement projects, and health systems.

Student Instruction: Instruct students in the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) for Health Care Operations curricula based on areas of expertise. Contribute to the following:

• Instruction of online and/or in-person student learning sessions of the NEOMED LSS body of knowledge and guide project tool application.
• Longitudinal mentorship of LSS improvement projects.

Program Support:

• Integrate learning strategies and educational pedagogy to engage adult, professional learners across a diversity of clinical/professional disciplines, years of experience, level of education, etc.
• Collaboration with the course faculty and program director to apply subject matter expertise, professional experience, relevant scholarship, and curriculum knowledge to teaching and learner interactions.
• Link session learning objectives to overall curricular objectives and engage in continuous quality improvement of session.

Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

INSTRUCTOR I, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

INSTRUCTOR II, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION:

• M.D., D.O., Pharm.D., Ph.D., or other terminal degree in field, or equivalent healthcare, academic medicine, or leadership experience.
• Health system or executive-level leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt required or must obtain within six months of hire.
• Academic leadership experience in a university setting or equivalent professional leadership in a clinical role.
• Supervisory and/or mentorship experience.
• Evidence of mentorship/coaching expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

INSTRUCTOR I, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION:

• Health system experience.
• Academic leadership experience in a university setting or equivalent professional leadership in a clinical role.
• Teaching experience in a university or clinical setting.
• Evidence of teaching expertise including student feedback/evaluations.
• Demonstrable teaching skills in one on one, small group and large group instruction/discussion facilitation.

INSTRUCTOR II, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION:

• Green or Black Belt certification.
• Project management and oversight experience.
• Demonstrable skills in one on one, small group and large group instruction and mentorship.
• Demonstrable understanding of quality improvement in a healthcare setting.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.

Department Specific Information:

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED) Division of Strategy and Transformation. NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking an Instructor, Lean Six Sigma, who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. This is a part-time position.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Benefits & Perks

NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Retirement

State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future.

Paid Time Off

Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year.

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through onsite training.
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance.

To apply, visit https://neomed.peopleadmin.com/postings/6767

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title  IX (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.