Instructor Health Careers – EKG, Billing & Coding, Terminology, Technician, Phlebotomy (Adjunct Pool)

SUMMARY

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development and institutional and community service.

1. Teach assigned courses at the designated time and location(s), including theory and clinical skills;
2. Oversee and assist students.  Follow departmental curriculum and the use of approved materials that are endorsed by the department;
3. Attend required pre-service and in-service meetings. Maintain required class attendance and grades records;
4. Turn in class records (roll sheets, grade sheets and other records as required by the specific program) by specified deadlines;
5. Distribute certificates to students and meet with individual students to make appropriate recommendations for subsequent courses;
6. Consult with Program Manager about any unusual academic or discipline related issues in the classroom;
7. Periodically meet with Program Manager to review student evaluation forms and classroom observation forms; 
8. Use departmental equipment responsibly and return department-issued textbooks and material as request by Program Manager;
9. Maintain current nursing skills and knowledge;
10. Auxiliary Tasks: Interview, counsel and provide orientation to potential students as required. Participate in program related surveys, research and staff development activities. Be available to help the department with program marketing or public relations event. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.  The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED, Associate’s Degree or higher preferred (a photocopy of the transcript showing degree conferred must accompany the application). 

Industry certifications a plus.

EXPERIENCE

 Three (3) years field experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of basic nursing theory and skills;
2. Ability to demonstrate hands-on nursing techniques and skills; and
3. Ability to communicate with others from various backgrounds and experience levels.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commissi