Instructor - Health Science

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Bloomington, MN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The candidate will teach a variety of health department courses available day, evening, weekends, and online. Courses include Contemporary Health Issues, Drug Use and Abuse, Health Professions Terminology, First Aid and CPR, and Stress Management. Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of and experience in, teaching assessment of student learning outcomes. Candidate must be able to participate in departmental initiatives involved in activities across disciplines, curriculum development, and participate in college wide committees. Faculty are expected to maintain ongoing professional development activities. Normandale Community College is striving to achieve racial equity in educational outcomes. Those hired into these positions will be expected to advance this goal through culturally responsive teaching, identifying barriers to success for students of color, and proposing effective solutions to eliminate those barriers. The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach a broad spectrum of health sciences courses in that may include day, evening, and alternate schedule formats utilizing traditional and alternative delivery methods and virtual learning environments Teach in an inclusive and equitable manner to a diverse group of learners Teach in a way that engages students, and fosters curiosity and motivation. Be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students Provide quality instruction and services to students of diverse ages and backgrounds. Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes. Develop and improve instructional methods, materials, and resources. Participate in the development and improvement of curricula and courses Maintain ongoing professional development activities that support the college mission, the discipline of health sciences, and learner success Actively engage in college service, department activities, and learner support Participate in program review and accreditation efforts Design and deliver instruction that incorporates technologies that advance learning Maintain ongoing professional development activities in Physics and culturally responsive pedagogy

Requirements

• Master's degree with a major in health OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in health.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Experience designing and delivering curricula that are responsive to the needs of historically underrepresented and marginalized learners.
• Experience using learner-centered and multimodal teaching approaches to support first-generation, immigrant, and low-income learners.
• Experience with curriculum development in academic, community, clinical, or healthcare settings.
• Experience with learner assessment, evaluation, and outcomes measurement.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse learners and patient populations.
• Experience teaching health promotion and disease prevention concepts.
• Knowledge of and interest in complementary and integrative health practices.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of health department courses available day, evening, weekends, and online.
• Teach Contemporary Health Issues, Drug Use and Abuse, Health Professions Terminology, First Aid and CPR, and Stress Management.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in, teaching assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Participate in departmental initiatives involved in activities across disciplines, curriculum development, and college wide committees.
• Maintain ongoing professional development activities.
• Teach a broad spectrum of health sciences courses in that may include day, evening, and alternate schedule formats utilizing traditional and alternative delivery methods and virtual learning environments
• Teach in an inclusive and equitable manner to a diverse group of learners
• Teach in a way that engages students, and fosters curiosity and motivation.
• Be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students
• Provide quality instruction and services to students of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Develop and improve instructional methods, materials, and resources.
• Participate in the development and improvement of curricula and courses
• Actively engage in college service, department activities, and learner support
• Participate in program review and accreditation efforts
• Design and deliver instruction that incorporates technologies that advance learning
• Maintain ongoing professional development activities in Physics and culturally responsive pedagogy

Benefits

• low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• generous vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• employer-paid life insurance
• pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tax-deferred compensation
• tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents
• low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• employer-paid life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• generous vacation and sick time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• robust Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• various investment options
• dedicated professional development
• tuition waivers for both you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level