À propos de ce poste Part-Time Adjunct Faculty, Medical Laboratory Technician chez NorthWest Arkansas Community College
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.
As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.
NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.
The Medical Laboratory Technician adjunct instructor is responsible for instructing courses and correlating laboratory exercises for each course they teach, and update curriculum as indicated by industry specifications. The instructor’s responsibilities include didactic, lab and clinical instruction and evaluation.Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly and to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.
Essential Duties:
Prepare and update course syllabi for each course taught
Provide instruction that covers the curriculum for assigned classes
Assure compliance with program expectations and support program outcomes
Perform student evaluation and use continuous quality improvement techniques to determine the effectiveness of instruction and student success.
Discusses with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to the learning experience
Responsible for assisting the student to develop an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the health care profession
Maintain accurate student records.
Identify students needing assistance and refer/aid as needed
Create a classroom environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism
Create reports as requested by the Director of Medical Laboratory Technician and the Dean of Health Professions at NWACC
Participate in program development activities
Assist in the enforcement of program regulations and report student conduct violations.
Cultivate a personal interest in communities served by the program and participate when possible in community activities
Make recommendations to the Program Director of Medical Laboratory Technician and the Dean of Health Professions for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities
Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies
Provides a professional role model for students
Other duties as assigned to meet student, employer and program needs
Rate of Pay: $875 per credit hour
Minimum Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent to an associate degree in a healthcare or closely related field
Minimum of 3 years as a licensed/certified Medical Laboratory Technician
Required License/Certifications:
Currently licensed/certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician
Preferred Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent to an bachelors degree in a healthcare or closely related field
- Minimum of 5 years as a licensed/certified Medical Laboratory Technician
- Formal teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Should be able to work effectively with employees and all levels of leadership within the institution
Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio) and HRIS systems
The successful candidate must be a self-starter who takes accountability for performance while requiring minimal supervision
Must be able to handle highly confidential material efficiently and effectively
Must possess strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
Ability to build relationships with individuals and teams across the institution, campus and industry
Ability to analyze information and recommend appropriate action
Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures
Knowledge of department, operations, policies, and procedures
Ability to conduct research and perform quantitative quality assurance reviews
Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports
Ability to organize and conduct meetings and workshops
Knowledge of state and federal personnel laws, policies, and procedures
Must be able to report clear, concise and accurate ad-hoc reports to all levels of leadership
Physical Demands:
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; regularly required to reach with hands and arms, taste or smell; occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Environmental Conditions:
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
