Program Director and Assistant Professor Allied Health Program, Tenure Track

SUMMARY

GRCC is seeking faculty who possess an interest in working with diverse student populations from a wide range of ages, ethnicities, national origins and abilities; engage in and develop innovative teaching strategies; effectively assess student-learning outcomes; demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development; and provide service to our students, the college, and our community at large.

Faculty members are responsible to GRCC and to each other for the successful completion of departmental work as well as work associated with the School of Health Sciences and GRCC as a whole. In addition to the major position responsibilities, it is expected that faculty demonstrate outstanding communication skills, collaborate effectively, use personal initiative to overcome obstacles, and work efficiently to meet deadlines. In an environment where innovation is valued, each faculty member will take responsibility to perform their work in a manner consistent with both the letter and the spirit of GRCC values.

Requisition ID: 834
Schedule: 42 Weeks (Fall, Winter, Summer Semesters), 37 contact hours/year for baseload
Employee Group: Faculty Association
Start Date: Summer 2025
Compensation: Consistent with Faculty Association contract (Page #110)
Benefits: Full Time
Reports to: Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences
Posting Opens: 03/12/2025
Posting Closes: 04/11/2025

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop program and course outlines, goals, and objectives that align with accreditation standards.
• Teach Cardiovascular Technology courses, including didactic and clinical/lab instruction.
• Effectively assess, document, and advise students regarding their academic and clinical performance.
• Lead the program accreditation process and submit required reports.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the program and the college by participating in academic program review; curriculum development, evaluation, and revision; committee membership; and department meetings.
• Analyze program, course, and student outcome data; facilitate review of student performance data with key stakeholders and suggestions for improvement.
• Incorporate technologies and instructional methods for enhanced teaching and learning to diverse groups of students.
• Communicate clearly with students, staff, faculty, and college administration, clinical sites and other external stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of internal reports and other required documents.
• Maintain current professional licensure and other requirements necessary for practicing within assigned clinical facilities (i.e., RCIS, current immunizations, BLS, etcetera).
• Engage in on-going professional development to maintain expertise in the field and communicate outcomes with colleagues.
• Maintain current standards of clinical practice; effectively prepare and orient students to assigned clinical settings.
• Advise students on academic programs and employment/career goals.
• Participate in departmental student academic advising plans.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities.
• Assist in marketing and promoting of departmental and college programs and events.
• Promote the department by maintaining partnerships with health care facilities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the department and GRCC through active participation on departmental- and college-wide committees and projects.
• Guide, mentor, and support new adjunct faculty to ensure consistent standards and instructional practices within each course.
• Adhere to the standards and requirements expressed in the Faculty Contract.
• Support GRCC’s Strategic Plan through departmental and College Action Projects.
• Support the department and the college through other work normally expected of GRCC faculty members.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Credentials

• Current RCIS certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master’s degree in related field preferred.
• In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants with additional certifications (or willingness to pursue additional certifications) highly preferred (such as RVT, RCDS, RN, RCES, or RT).

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