What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor- Statistics For Healthcare Managers position at Weatherford College?
Job Description Summary
Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom.
The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction.
All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.
The Online Adjunct Faculty for Statistics for Healthcare Managers will be responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality instruction to graduate or undergraduate students in an online learning environment. The course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with statistical tools and methodologies applicable to healthcare management, decision-making, and research. The faculty member will develop course content, assess student learning, and provide support and feedback to ensure student success.
Required Education
All faculty members must provide minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards which normally include an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.
Required Experience
Doctorate degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
Preferred Experience
Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation. Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner. Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion. Maintain ethical and professional behavior. Be available to students by appointment. Attend adjunct faculty meetings. Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels. Complete any required training. Other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Requires a specialized set of knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively engage students and deliver complex statistical concepts within a healthcare context.
Statistical Concepts And Methods
To be considered for this position all applicants must submit the following (incomplete applications will not be reviewed:
Cover Letter
Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.
Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom.
The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction.
All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.
The Online Adjunct Faculty for Statistics for Healthcare Managers will be responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality instruction to graduate or undergraduate students in an online learning environment. The course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with statistical tools and methodologies applicable to healthcare management, decision-making, and research. The faculty member will develop course content, assess student learning, and provide support and feedback to ensure student success.
Required Education
All faculty members must provide minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards which normally include an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.
Required Experience
- Demonstrated expertise in statistical methods and their application in healthcare settings.
- At least 2-3 years of teaching experience, preferably in an online environment.
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Blackboard, Canvas, or Moodle.
- Proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or Excel for data analysis.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex statistical concepts to students from various backgrounds.
Doctorate degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working in or consulting with healthcare organizations, applying statistical analysis to real-world management problems.
- Prior experience teaching statistics specifically to healthcare managers or healthcare professionals.
- Experience developing online course content, including multimedia learning materials.
- Deliver asynchronous and/or synchronous instruction on topics related to statistics, such as descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, data analysis, regression models, and their applications in healthcare management.
- Design and develop course materials, including lectures, readings, case studies, and assignments, that are relevant to healthcare settings.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback on student performance, including grading assignments, exams, and projects.
- Support students through regular communication, virtual office hours, and discussion forums, addressing any questions or concerns.
- Ensure the course content aligns with current trends in healthcare and statistical methods, integrating real-world healthcare management examples.
- Participate in faculty meetings and contribute to program development as needed.
Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation. Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner. Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion. Maintain ethical and professional behavior. Be available to students by appointment. Attend adjunct faculty meetings. Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels. Complete any required training. Other related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Requires a specialized set of knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively engage students and deliver complex statistical concepts within a healthcare context.
Statistical Concepts And Methods
- In-depth knowledge of both descriptive and inferential statistics, including probability theory, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, correlation, and sampling techniques.
- Expertise in statistical applications relevant to healthcare management, such as biostatistics, epidemiology, data interpretation, and statistical modeling for healthcare decisions.
- Understanding of healthcare systems, operations, and the types of data commonly used in healthcare (e.g., patient outcomes, operational metrics, quality data).
- Familiarity with how statistics are applied to areas like healthcare quality improvement, public health, risk assessment, and performance benchmarking.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools and software commonly used in healthcare, such as SPSS, SAS, R, or Excel.
- Ability to guide students in using these tools for real-world data analysis in healthcare settings.
- Knowledge of research design, methodology, and interpretation of results in healthcare, particularly in using statistics to drive evidence-based practice and decision-making.
- Familiarity with Canvas Learning Management Systems (LMS) .
- Understanding of online education best practices, including how to deliver engaging, interactive content and assess learning in a virtual environment.
To be considered for this position all applicants must submit the following (incomplete applications will not be reviewed:
Cover Letter
- Please submit a cover letter detailing your relevant experience in healthcare finance, teaching philosophy, and why you are interested in this online adjunct position.
- Provide a current CV or resume that outlines your academic and professional experience, particularly in healthcare finance and online teaching. Highlight any relevant certifications or specializations.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a sample syllabus or course outline for a healthcare finance course, demonstrating how they would structure the course content, learning outcomes, and assessments.
- Provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as recent student evaluations, peer reviews, or examples of innovative teaching practices used in online or hybrid settings.
Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.
Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.