Adjunct Instructor- Health Sciences Continuing Education (Pool)

Adjunct Instructor - Health Sciences Continuing Education (Pool) Title: Adjunct Instructor – Health Sciences Continuing Education (Pool) Institution: Volunteer State Community College Job Summary This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction for non‑credit courses using integrative technologies. The adjunct instructor works under the supervision of the Director of the Center of Emphasis, Health Sciences Continuing Education. The adjunct instructor is responsible for the effective communication of course related information to students using various participative instructional strategies and provides quality delivery of assigned coursework and laboratory activities. Job Duties Teach courses via on ground, online, hybrid or web‑enhanced modalities, as assigned. Teach day, evening, weekend, off‑campus, distance‑based courses, as required. Comply with course syllabus content and outcomes and update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of contract. Regularly check VSCC email and departmental mailbox; respond to emails/messages within 48 hours (except on the weekend). Submit final grades for each course by the deadline established by the department. Complete required college training annually and training as assigned related to new equipment. Complete all required reports such as progress reports, grade submissions, attendance records, as well as administer and return surveys by the required deadlines. Communicate with the department director as soon as possible if unable to teach a class. Attend meetings as required. Comply with all the College's and Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policies and guidelines, as well as American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center Policies and Procedures. AHA Instructors must be aligned with Volunteer State Community College AHA Training center and deliver courses onsite at any VSCC campus or off site, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Six months teaching experience or working in a health‑related field. Appropriate formal education and valid industry credential(s) specific to the course(s) being taught. Other combination of formal education, training and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree or higher in a health care related field. Community college experience. Experience as a health care educator in a medical facility. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge and/or experience in the subject area and skills in the use of a variety of instructional delivery modes. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and student population. Proficient in relevant Microsoft Office applications. Availability / Closing Date This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term‑by‑term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re‑apply each year. Special Instructions to Applicants Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Please note that we recruit for all campus locations from our adjunct pools. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.