Part-time Faculty: Division of Health Professions

Lakeland Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for part-time teaching opportunities in the Health Professions Division. Faculty may be assigned to teach various HLTH courses delivered on-campus (face-to-face), in a hybrid format (combination of in-person and online instruction), or fully online. In person Instruction occurs at Lakeland Community College 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, Ohio.

• →Deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction aligned with course and program learning outcomes, including accreditation standards where applicable.
• →Prepare and present engaging lesson plans and course materials. (Note: preparation time varies based on teaching experience with the course.)
• →Foster an inclusive, respectful, and active learning environment.
• →Provide students with clearly defined expectations, evaluations, and timelines through an approved syllabus and topical outline.
• →Accurately maintain and submit gradebooks, final grade sheets, assessment tools, and any other required documentation in a timely manner.
• →Track and report individual student progress and submit this documentation to the course coordinator at the end of the semester.
• →Promote student success through professional engagement, timely communication, and responsiveness to student needs.
• →Respond promptly to college and departmental communications and administrative requests.

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in a healthcare setting as a certified, licensed, or registered healthcare professional (e.g., CMA, RMA, RN, RT).
• Must hold current and valid certification, licensure, or registration in your respective field.
• Must have availability to teach during daytime hours; daytime teaching is required for this position.

• Associate, Bachelor's, or Master’s degree in a health-related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Prior teaching experience in a post-secondary academic setting.
• Experience teaching online and/or in hybrid modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with instructional technology and willingness to integrate technology-based teaching strategies.
• Primarily available during daytime hours, with flexible scheduling capability to accommodate evening, weekend, or special program needs.
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Please indicate your interest in teaching any of the following courses, which provide foundational knowledge for students pursuing health care careers.
 

Lakeland Community College is recruiting adjunct faculty to teach Medical Assisting and other health-related courses in classroom, online, and/or laboratory settings. Availability of courses, including days and times, varies by semester.  Adjunct faculty are limited to teaching no more than 11.99 units (approximately 3-4 courses) per semester and 18 units per academic year (fall and spring semesters).  The Medical Assisting curriculum can be found at:  Medical Assisting Certificate Program Curriculum.

Deliver student learning-centered instruction:

• →Prepare all course materials and lessons in a manner that supports successful course and program learning outcomes, including program accreditation competencies. (Note: preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching the course.)
• →Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement
• →Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus.
• →Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments on a timely basis. Maintain an electronic record (i.e., spreadsheet or grade book) of each student's progress and have it available upon request by students and submit this document to the Program Director at the end of the semester.
• →Promote student success by exhibiting a passion for teaching and students while engaging students in the learning process.
• →Respond to requests (e.g., from students, academic area chairs, department heads, committee chairs, Records Office) in a timely and thorough manner.

• Minimum of three (3) years of healthcare experience working as a Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse or in another closely related health profession. You must hold a current certification or license in your profession.

• Medical assisting faculty and/or instructional staff must be current and competent in the MAERB Core Curriculum objectives included in their assigned teaching, as evidenced by education and/or experience, and have instruction in educational theory and techniques.
• Must have availability to teach during daytime hours; daytime teaching is required for this position.

• Degree above the Associate’s level in a health-related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Previous teaching experience in a post-secondary academic program.
• Experience with on-line teaching and/or instruction.
• Experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds and life experiences.
• Ability to build or enhance proficiency in the use of diverse methods of classroom technology, including innovative instructional/academic support systems and programs.
• Primarily available during daytime hours, with flexible scheduling capability to accommodate evening, weekend, or special program needs.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to act effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to interact successfully with academic as well as business and regulatory personnel.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment that is respectful, and promotes the interests of students first, while setting appropriate expectations for student growth and success.

Compensation:  Adjuncts are paid at a rate of $792 per unit of load.  (Lecture sections equate a unit of load to an hour of contact time, while laboratory sections are equated at .89 of a unit per contact hour.)  Courses range from 1-4 units of load. 

Please visit our website to review Lakeland’s Benefits for Adjunct Faculty, including information on paid leave, professional development, partial fee waiver, employee assistance program and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:

• Answer all questions in the college’s employment application (*please read the note below)
• Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, application review will begin immediately. 

*To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be sure your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is updated to the latest version and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.

Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The College does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, disability, age, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.

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