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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and at least two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, professional licensure, certifications, and substantial related clinical and/or instructional experience demonstrating ability to meet course and program learning outcomes.
• Must be an Allied Health Professional, such as a registered nurse, pharmacist, dietician, social worker, nursing home administrator, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist.
• Must be licensed and in good standing.
• Must maintain licensure as necessary during employment.
• Must hold a current New Mexico license, a compact-state license, or be eligible to obtain a New Mexico license to practice as an Allied Health Professional.
• Must be able to teach in person and live within commuting distance of Artesia High School.
• Must be willing to teach Monday through Friday or in alignment with the Artesia High School schedule.
• Ability to perform the stated essential duties, including use of a computer throughout most of the workday, interpersonal communication, and management of multiple tasks and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Successful experience teaching at the college level or providing student clinical instruction is preferred.
• Experience working with ethnically diverse and rural student populations, including underprepared students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, prepare, present, and evaluate classroom instruction and related activities.
• Deliver in-person instruction supporting learning outcomes for Allied Health courses, potentially including Medical Terminology, Introduction to Pathophysiology, Introduction to Pharmacology, Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, and Legal/Ethics of Healthcare.
• Plan, design, and provide laboratory instruction aligned with course objectives and curriculum.
• Teach college courses effectively to a diverse student body of high school students and develop courses as needed.
• Evaluate student performance, instructional methods, and achievement of curricular and course learning outcomes using the college’s established assessment system.
• Hold regular office hours in accordance with the Faculty Manual or be available to parents and students as needed.
• Participate in professional development and local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.
• Serve on college and high-school governance committees, task forces, and other committees.
• Collaborate with other departments on interdisciplinary projects, campus events, and instructional training.
• Attend scheduled faculty and department meetings, required training, and committee meetings at SENMC and Artesia High School.
• Stay current with trends, advancements, and changes in health and medical fields, and adjust curriculum to align with industry changes and workforce demands.
• Participate in Program Advisory Boards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.