Certified Phlebotomy Tech Instructors (Part-Time)

State of Virginia•Roanoke, VA

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses. The School of Career and Corporate Training department of the college, previously called Workforce Development, is currently accepting applications for part-time day and/or evening, Certified Phlebotomy Tech Instructor. Responsibilities include teaching students in both classroom and lab settings, to help ensure students gain the knowledge and skills required to pass their credentialing exam for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Instructors will be expected to deliver established course curriculum and lab set-up, lab safety, student monitoring, transfer of knowledge in support of certification preparation, troubleshooting classroom technical issues, and tracking equipment usage and inventory. In addition, instructors will assess students for content mastery and skills proficiency and maintain student attendance and grades in accordance with established policies. Instructors may also assist with content development and curriculum. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled. Classes will be held in Roanoke on Virginia Western's main campus, with possible remote work as needed. Primary scheduling for classes includes weekday evenings and/or weekends. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, basis.

Requirements

Candidates must possess current national certification in Phlebotomy or Medical Lab Technology
A minimum of 2 years direct experience in the field and ability to utilize current classroom technology
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to write syllabi and exams
Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments
Ability to work with adult learners of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Associate degree in the medical laboratory field is preferred
Educational background specifically in Phlebotomy or general Medical Technology
Student-focused with experience teaching Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory students
Demonstrated familiarity with academic advising, student success, and retention efforts in the educational setting
Experience teaching with Canvas Learning Management System is preferred