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Adjunct Faculty - Health Science Program

Position Number: 5507038
Location: Springfield, MA
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Adjunct Faculty - Health Science Program

Category: Academic/Adjunct
Department: School of Health & Patient Simulation
Locations: Springfield, MA
Posted:
Closes:
Type:
Position ID:: 179774

Springfield Technical Community College seeks applicants for the position of Health Science Adjunct Faculty. Working with and under the supervision of the Health Science Department Chair and Dean of the School of Health and Patient Simulation, this adjunct faculty is responsible for planning and delivering instruction to a diverse population of students for our HSC 110 Introduction and Professionalism in Healthcare and HSC 150 Patient Care and Safety course, which includes assessing academic performance and supporting student success. This position will work with students interested in the allied health fields and will explore a variety of learning and study strategies essential for collegiate success in allied health professional programs. Student learning is supported through the integration of lectures, labs, videos, media, a review of articles, and the use of patient simulation. The candidate must be competent to deliver a broad scope of understanding of diverse healthcare settings and practice and have documented expertise in healthcare. This position requires content delivery through various methods including in-person, hybrid and distance learning.

SAMPLE OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Health Science Department Chair and the Dean of the SHPS, the Health Science adjunct faculty member will demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

Leadership and Management:

Collaborates with the Department Chair to meet the long range and strategic plans of the campus and the Health Science program.
Works collaborative with Department Chair and faculty to complete annual program evaluation.
Submits promptly, and in proper form, all reports and requests as set forth by the Department Chair, Dean of SHPS and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Collaborates with faculty and other college staff on initiatives to increase support for occupational therapy assistant students and faculty.
Attend all meetings as required.

Teaching & Assessment:

In conjunction with the Department Chair, assesses student progress toward program goals which are consistent with the College's Student Success Plan and the College's mission.
Ensures that student learning outcomes for courses are current and assessed regularly, documenting the process and submitting appropriate information to the Department Chair and Dean as requested.
Teaches didactic and lab education components of Health Science courses to students from a diverse cultural and educational background.
Evaluates student academic performance in line with department policies and procedures.
Provides guidance to students in their learning and educational planning.
Advises students.

Personnel:

Participates in campus/off-campus events and professional development activities.
Abide by the regulations set out in the Massachusetts Community College Council collective bargaining agreement.

Facilities:

Ensures utilization and proper maintenance of specialized learning equipment and materials for safe education and client practice.

Fiscal:

Forwards recommendations on instructional supply and equipment needs to the Department Chair.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves on college committees and task forces.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED:

Bachelors of Science in Healthcare field with Master's Preferred.
Current healthcare certification or licensure that is offered by STCC.
Current certification or licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BLS CPR and First Aid Instructor.
One year health science teaching experience at the college level.
One year experience successfully integrating and teaching with patient simulation.
Candidate must be available to teach in-person, hybrid and distance.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:
Salary: DSCE/SCE Rates per course
Benefits: No
Union: MCCC
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

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