Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Health Care Management, or a Master's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in Health Care Management;
• A minimum of two (2) years' work experience in the field of Health Care Management;
• Mastery of popular software programs;
• Proven knowledge of contemporary medical and health care practices;
• Knowledge and skill in internet based instructional platforms;
• Excellent communications skills both oral and written;
• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical and comprehensible way;
• Ability to recognize and respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as the willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process;
• Computer literacy and experience using computers in classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of specific discipline.

The following is preferred:

• A Doctorate from an accredited institution in Health Care Management;
• Two to five years teaching experience in a post-secondary institution;
• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate current knowledge and technical expertise in field of Health Care Management;
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and respond to the individual differences of student population and a willingness to make students active partners in the teaching and learning process;
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills and team work;
• Organization, evaluation, continuous review and development, of classroom, lab and /or clinical experiences for students enrolled in assigned courses;
• Provide ample periods of time for counseling students in matters related to academic success through posted student engagement hours;
• Maintain and disseminate current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college;
• Participate in, and contribute to, curriculum development by planning, developing, and evaluating new and existing courses and curriculum;
• Participate in developing and implementing college policies, guiding principles, objectives and functions in accordance with the philosophy of the college;
• Participate in staff meetings, serve on committees, and participate in other college activities;
• Familiarity with and ability to maintain behavior and actions consistent with college policies;
• Maintain professional development/growth according to personal needs and certificate requirements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructing courses which may include lecture, laboratory, and/or clinical rotations to meet the overall course objectives and program goals;
• Instructing assigned classes; grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments;
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students;
• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment;
• Evaluating student progress using multiple teaching methodologies, and maintaining accurate student records;
• Supporting student success through counseling, advising, and assisting individual students;
• Participating in department, division and general adjunct faculty meetings;
• Participating actively in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program evaluation/revision and other professional planning activities on a year-round a basis;
• Maintaining an active program of professional development related to individual, professional, and institutional needs;
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, and stoop. This position also requires sufficient eyesight to observe patients, manipulate equipment and evaluate procedural results; sufficient hearing to assess patient needs and communicate verbally with students and other health care providers; sufficient verbal and written skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively in English; sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly to the patient's needs, manipulate equipment, lift a minimum of 30 pounds, participate as a team member of four in moving a 150 pound incapacitated patient, and ensure overall patient safety. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline