Technical Instructor (Life Sciences)

Washburn University•Topeka, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Washburn University Institute of Technology is seeking applications for a Life Sciences Technical Instructor. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefit-eligible instructor position with an anticipated hire date around November 1, 2026, though this is negotiable. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. The Life Sciences Technical Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to students in the Health Occupations Program prerequisite courses. This role involves teaching fundamental health science courses to prepare students for success in Health Occupations Programs. The instructor will foster an engaging learning environment that promotes student success and meets accreditation standards. Each selected candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in health sciences, biology, social sciences, or related field.
Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in at least one health sciences content area.
Proven effective communication and customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
Demonstrated effective organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office productivity software; ability to learn and effectively use university information systems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain university policies, procedures, and program requirements.
Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching health sciences courses at the technical college level.
Graduate credit hours of 18 or more in both biology and social sciences content area.

Responsibilities

Develop, organize, deliver, and evaluate curriculum and instruction consistent with established course, program, and institutional objectives.
Provide effective instruction in classroom, laboratory, clinical, online, and other learning environments, as applicable to the assigned program or courses.
Develop and maintain appropriate lesson plans, instructional materials, learning activities, assessments, equipment, and other resources to support student learning.
Direct, guide, observe, and evaluate student performance; provide timely and constructive feedback; and assign grades in accordance with established academic and program standards.
Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance, grades, progress, assessment, and other required program or institutional information, including use of the University's Learning Management System and other designated systems.
Promote a positive, engaging, inclusive, and professional learning environment that supports student success and, where applicable, ensures laboratory and clinical activities are performed safely and competently.
Advise, mentor, and support students in their academic and professional development, including assisting with student recruitment, retention, progression, and completion efforts, as appropriate.
Participate in the development, review, assessment, and continuous improvement of curriculum, courses, instructional practices, and program outcomes.
Collaborate effectively and maintain professional, collegial, and respectful relationships with students, instructors, staff, administrators, and internal and external partners.
Participate in departmental and institutional meetings, professional development activities, committees, shared governance, advisory activities, campus events, and other service responsibilities, as assigned or appropriate to the position.
Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with industry, health care, community, and other external partners to support program quality, student learning, and workforce needs, as applicable.
Maintain current knowledge and competency in the assigned discipline, including relevant industry practices, technology, professional standards, certification or credentialing requirements, and instructional practices.
Adhere to college and University policies, procedures, standards, and applicable program, accreditation, regulatory, safety, and professional requirements.
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.