Clinical Instructor-Allied Health Programs - Connecticut State Community College

Details:

The CT State Community College is developing a pool of applicants for potential part-time Clinical Instructor-Allied Health Program positions. (Up to 17 hours per week).

These positions are on continuous recruitment, and are filled on an as-needed basis, depending specific department needs. You will only be contacted if there is a current need at the campus you indicated on your application and have met the qualifications/skills and experience that are required for the position.  Your applications will stay active for 1 year.

Location:

Multiple Campuses
**This position is not remote**

Please note that currently, not all campuses have an opening, however we are accepting applications for all campuses within the CT State Community College.
Asnuntuck  -170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082
Capital  -950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103-
Gateway  -20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Housatonic  - 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Manchester  - Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040
Middlesex  - 100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
Naugatuck Valley  - Waterbury and Danbury Campuses
Northwestern  -Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098
Norwalk  - 188 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
Quinebaug Valley  -742 Upper Maple St, Danielson, CT 06239
Three Rivers  - 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360
Tunxis  -271 Scott Swamp Rd 100 Building, Farmington, CT 06032

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.  

Anticipated Start Date:

Continuous open recruitment

Application Deadline:

Filled on an as-needed basis, depending on specific college needs. Applications will stay active for 1 year.

Position Summary:

The Community College system offers two-year liberal arts degree programs and a broad range of career, occupational and technical associate degree, certificate, and non-credit programs in order to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served.  Among those programs are courses in subject areas which prepare students for occupations and careers in fields which support and are adjunct to health care. 

Below are the disciplines and which Colleges offer them.

• Dental Assisting- Tunxis, Manchester
• Dental Hygiene- Tunxis
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography- Gateway
• Dietetic Technician- Gateway
• Exercise Science- Gateway, Manchester, Norwalk, Three Rivers
• Massage Therapy- Asnuntuck
• Medical Assisting- Asnuntuck, Capital, Housatonic, Norwalk, Northwestern, Quinebaug, Three Rivers
• Medical Lab Technician- Quinebaug
• Nuclear Medicine Technology- Gateway
• Occupational Therapy Assistant- Manchester
• Ophthalmic Design- Middlesex
• Paramedic Studies- Capital
• Physical Therapy Assistant- Naugatuck Valley, Norwalk
• Radiation Therapy Technology- Gateway, Manchester
• Radiologic Technology- Capital, Gateway, Manchester, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley
• Respiratory Care Therapist- Manchester, Naugatuck Valley, Norwalk
• Surgical Technology- Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester

The Clinical Instructor supervises or manages students in the clinical practice experience in one of such allied health fields at a Community College. The incumbent’s work includes teaching students in the clinical setting to include correlating clinical education with didactic education, providing direct clinical instruction, evaluating clinical competence, and maintaining student records.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of Program Director, the clinical instructor is accountable for contributing to providing an effective or valuable practicum for assigned students through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

Teach in accordance with approved course description, learning outcomes, and schedule.

• Clinical practicum administration.
  • Establishing and maintaining appropriate records for each student.
  • Conducting or overseeing clinical competency examinations, monitoring student progress and maintaining comprehensive records on student performance.
  • Conferring with and advising students on their clinical performance and progress.
• Clinical instruction.
  • Adhere to clinical instruction guidelines consistent with the assigned program’s didactic and clinical instructional content.
  • Conduct and oversee clinical demonstrations and lab sessions.
  • Maintain the quality of clinical instruction and its conformance to accreditation standards.
  • Teach in accordance with approved course description, learning outcomes, and schedule.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description. Candidate may perform some or all of the job functions.

Incumbents typically perform their work in clinical instruction facilities, classrooms and offices.  The work does not, normally, involve any significant physical effort.  Incumbents travel to clinical instruction sites such as hospitals and may involve work at multiple clinics.  Incumbents need to be able to drive a private passenger automobile for such travel or to arrange for alternative transportation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree requirements required by the professional discipline, certification and/or licensure in the field related to the professional discipline, and one (1) or more years of clinical experience in the related field; OR a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

• Certification and/or licensure in field may be required. 

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Experience in Clinical instruction.
• Experience conducting and overseeing student clinical demonstrations and lab sessions. 

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. Experience with reflective, interactive, culturally responsive pedagogical teaching techniques. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current clinical experience.
• Clinical teaching experience in an academic setting.

Salary:

$105.86 hourly.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice-president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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