Medical Terminology Adjunct Instructor

Medical Terminology Adjunct Instructor

Applicants are to attach the required documents: cover letter, resume and transcript conferring a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in a health related or linguistic field. Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position. For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number - Adjunct_0401960

Classification Title - Adjunct Professor

Working Title - Medical Terminology Adjunct Instructor

Datatel Position ID - HEPR6ADJMETE1A

Annual Hours - As needed or assigned

Placement Range - $740 per Credit Hour

Position Type - Adjunct Faculty

General Description - An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

What position does this position report to? - Health Professions - Director of Operations

What position(s) reports to this position? - None

Minimum Education/Experience - Bachelor's Degree with three years experience in a health related or linguistic field.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Knowledge of Medical TerminologyDemonstrated positive human relations and communication skillsBasic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar softwareFlexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning stylesCommitted to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college educationKnowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as MineOnline and Moodle)Organization and attention to detailSupport and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional systemAbility to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peersAbility to work well as a team member in an instructional unitAbility to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writingAbility to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting conceptsAbility to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groupsAbility to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division officeMust be punctualMust be reliable

Physical Demands/Working Conditions - 1.GENERALPHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:Sedentary work: Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.2.PHYSICALACTIVITIES:This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues and students to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer; other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents and answer email correspondence.3.VISUALACUITY:This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.4.WORKINGCONDITIONSThis positions essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in a health related or linguistic field.

Required Training

Work Hours - On-campus and online appointments available – varies semester to semester – Day, evening and/or weekend as required by section assignment.

Department - Division of Health Prof.

Job Open Date - 08/27/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled - No

HR Contact

Special Instructions to Applicants - Applicants are to attach the required documents: cover letter, resume and transcript conferring a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in a health related or linguistic field.Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties

Job Duties (Position Specific) - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement) - An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/director agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:Manage program and course curricula by writing course syllabi.Contribute to developing, implementing, and evaluating approved academic programs and developing new academic programs to meet community needs.Fulfill course, program, and department goals and objectives.Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.Attend department, division, and College meetings as required.Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.Support the College's vision, mission, goals, and priorities.Course(s) this position may teach include:Medical Terminology

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures) - Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.Participate in all applicableOCCCemergency, evacuation and shelter in place drills and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.