Adjunct Faculty, Allied Health - WSU Tech
Wichita, KS 67218
About the Job
At WSU Tech, we are dedicated to promoting quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy. Our experienced faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve their goals by providing hands-on experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and individualized support and guidance. We operate in a values-based culture and strive towards our behaviors in everything we do.
- Compensation: $675 /credit hour
- Worksite Location: South Campus
- Schedule: Face-to-face morning and/or afternoon
Overview / Job Summary:
The Adjunct Faculty Instructor provides subject matter expertise. Responsibilities include teaching courses, adhering to lesson plans, meeting course objectives, beginning and ending courses on time as scheduled and adhering to academic faculty ethical and professional behaviors. Must be versatile in teaching Allied Health and Anatomy and Physiology. Courses to be taught will be Principles of Nutrition and Medical Terminology.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:
- Manages and supervises students in all assigned classroom and laboratory activities to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
- Keeps students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
- Develops, revises, and/or recommends curriculum changes which meet the objectives of the course/program and improve student learning.
- Ensures that each program/class meets the WSU Tech Course Standard, includes all appropriate curricular components, utilizes effective teaching methods/practices (pedagogy) and reflects current field practices.
- Using the appropriate college resources (Navigate, Bb grade center, Bb course messaging etc.) provides timely feedback to students regarding individual progress in each course.
The main responsibilities of the position include managing and supervising students during classroom and laboratory activities to create a safe and effective learning environment. It is important to ensure that each program or class has essential curricular components, relevant content, and effective teaching methods.
Requirements
Education:
- Master’s Degree required, in one of the following disciplines: (Medical terminology, Diseases, Diagnostic Procedures, Pharmacology or Health-Related Field). Master’s Degree with 18 graduate credits in the specified discipline will meet requirement.
Preferred Qualification:
- Clinical/medical experience preferred.
- Previous teaching or training experience in adult education preferred with pre-planning course work.
- Able to teach Anatomy and Physiology; preferred.
- Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills – must be able to work with students, technical and administrative personnel in a pleasant, professional, and efficient manner.
Benefits
WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.