Medical Terminology (Professional and Continuing Education)
About The Position
The Evergreen State College seeks a part-time faculty member with professional experience in health care delivery and administration who is interested in teaching Core Medical Terminology. The course is an overview of essential medical terminology tailored for students entering the field of health administration. Students will learn to: 1) Analyze and construct medical terms using fundamental word-building principles, 2) Apply anatomical, diagnostic, and procedural terminology accurately in healthcare contexts, 3) Demonstrate effective communication including terminology usage in policy documents and care coordination, and 4) Use terminology appropriately, ethically, and inclusively across diverse healthcare settings and specialties. The course is part of a certificate program in Health Administration: Policy and Organizational Management offered through Evergreen’s school of Professional and Continuing Education. The certificate provides introductory to intermediate-level education for current public sector health employees as well as students seeking new career opportunities. The school for Professional and Continuing Education provides transformative education for part time students, working adults, and lifelong learners. Drawing on Evergreen’s tradition of innovative curricular design and collaborative learning communities, it offers bachelor’s degree curriculum and stackable certificates that combine theory with practice to help students achieve academic goals, advance their careers, and create a better world. The College reserves the right to extend searches or not offer positions advertised. As a condition of employment, persons hired must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility, including authorization to work in the United States, within three (3) days of beginning work. All position offers are contingent on funding. Persons with disabilities can receive accommodations in the hiring process by contacting the Faculty Hiring Coordinator. The Evergreen State College is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Health Administration, Nursing, or related field
- Demonstrated experience teaching in a classroom or professional training environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching at the college or university level.
- Experience working as a medical professional such as RN or Paramedic.
- Experience in online delivery of courses, seminars and/or workshops.
- Experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
