Instructor Allied Health

CHESS • Espanola, NM

111d • $58,000

About The Position

Full-time instructors of Northern New Mexico College’s Allied Health Degree Program assist the Department Chair to develop, implement, and evaluate the allied health curriculum. Duties include student advisement and recruitment, teaching classes at both the college and at local high schools with dual credit students, curriculum development, program evaluation, teaching in the classroom and clinical setting, evaluation of student learning, department service, professional scholarship, and other duties as assigned in accordance with the mission, vision, and purpose of the Allied program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare field required.
• Previous teaching experience preferred; two years of full-time clinical experience in the areas of teaching responsibility preferred.
• Current healthcare certificate and/or professional license.
• Current healthcare provider CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned classes at the Espanola Valley High School and the NNMC campus in accordance with the program’s vision, mission, and student learning outcomes.
• Provide regular enrichment sessions to dual credit students that support student academic success.
• Develop and revise assigned course syllabi.
• Provide a course syllabus to all students that includes all course requirements and assignments.
• Establish and utilize a Canvas shell for each course following the program guidelines.
• Acquaint students with course content and requirements during the first week of scheduled class.
• Meet every assigned class at its designated time except for emergency situations and approved absences.
• Arrange for coverage of classes during planned absences.
• Maintain a well-ordered classroom that is conducive to learning.
• Maintain accurate attendance records of students enrolled in each class.
• Maintain accurate scholastic records of students enrolled in each class.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to accommodate the learning styles of the students.
• Demonstrate a command of the subject matter in area of teaching.
• Respect diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Encourage student participation and questions.
• Model and encourage a collaborative faculty-student relationship.
• Serve as a role model for students in professional and personal interactions.
• Evaluate student academic coursework in both didactic and clinical courses.
• Review student evaluations of assigned courses and utilize feedback for planning and implementing future courses.
• Participate in program planning in response to student program evaluation feedback.
• Assist with the design, revision and implementation of allied health curricula.
• Participate in the evaluation of curriculum.
• Participate in clinical orientation as required by individual clinical agencies.
• Make clinical assignments for students at the clinical setting, unless otherwise indicated.
• Supervise students in patient care area in collaboration with agency staff.
• Model professional behavior and standards of professional practice.
• Conduct pre and post conferences with students.
• Schedule make-up clinical as needed.
• Provide timely ongoing verbal and written feedback to students.
• Promote effective coping strategies for students experiencing stress in the clinical setting.
• Keep the Department Chair informed regarding issues that arise with students and clinical sites.
• Maintain professional relationships with clinical agencies.
• Serve as an advisor for allied health students.
• Participate in publicizing and disseminating information about the allied health programs to interested students and community stakeholders.
• Participate in recruitment activities.
• Post and keep a minimum of five office hours per week that are convenient to students who seek assistance with academic advising and coursework.
• Assist students with course scheduling and provide academic guidance.
• Schedule regular meetings with students who are at risk of being unsuccessful in a course or the nursing program.
• Refer students having scholastic or other problems to appropriate student support services.
• Communicate regularly and frequently with high school staff regarding dual credit student performance.
• Develop remediation plans with students.
• Assist students in identifying and utilizing resources that may contribute to their success.
• Attend and participate in allied health program faculty meetings.
• Participate in the evaluation and revision of the allied health program student and faculty policies.
• Make recommendations regarding equipment needs, software purchases, and equipment maintenance contracts.
• Participate in the budget planning process.
• Model professional behavior and standards of practice while in the workplace.
• Participate in academic scholarship and remain current in your field.
• Maintain appropriate professional certifications and/or license.

Benefits

• $58,000/annually compensation.
• Exempt compensation type.
• Regular employment type.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree