Davidson County Community College Lexington , NC 27293
Posted 3 weeks ago
Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC) is an award-winning institution known for a commitment to excellence and student success. We are dedicated to providing a high quality education designed to prepare students to live and work in an increasingly interconnected world. To this end, we celebrate the value of a diverse faculty and staff and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Davidson-Davie faculty and staff are passionate about equity and our responsibility to work with each unique student to support them in successfully attaining their goals. Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of all of its members. The future is here!
The faculty member's primary efforts will be focused on teaching and learning, academic excellence and student success. In addition, a faculty member is responsible for engaging in professional development and promoting the College mission, vision, and values. Continuing Education (CE) Health & Wellness courses offer short-term training to those seeking professional advancement as well as personal enrichment opportunities. Adjunct faculty is being sought to teach the following courses:
Activity Director
Autism Paraprofessional
Gerontology
Healthcare Billing & Coding
Health & Wellness Coaching
Health Unit Coordinator
Healthcare Interpreting
Medical Transcription
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Phlebotomy
Physical Therapy Aide
Cardiovascular Technician/Telemetry
This position reports to the Program Director of Workforce & Continuing Education and has the following responsibilities:
Promotes College mission, values, and vision
Teaches assigned courses in classroom, lab and/or clinical settings to meet program needs including, but not limited to, day, evening, weekend, and distance learning courses
Evaluates student progress and provides appropriate feedback
Develops course syllabi and provides appropriate written information to students concerning course evaluation and criteria
Explore, assess, and implement appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning outcomes
Carries out a program of self-evaluation to determine instructional effectiveness
Participate in activities necessary to maintain program compliance with regulatory agencies
Assists in the evaluation of courses and programs
Prepares and submits instructional records, reports, and grades established by institutional policy
Attends appropriate College and School meetings
Assists in student recruitment and retention
Maintains appropriate office hours and accessibility for students, faculty and staff
Participates in professional development to enhance instructional and technical skills
Performs other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College
Required:
Associates Degree from an accredited institution in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Technology, Public Health, Rehabilitation Studies, or related allied health field.
Certifications are required for specific courses (i.e. Activity Director, Electronic Health Records, Billing & Coding, etc.)
Creativity and openness to change
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills and commitment to the use of technology in instruction
Ability to work effectively and collegially with others in a team environment
Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college
Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:
Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action
Collaborating and facilitating
Creating and innovating
Anticipating and responding to change
Providing vision and leadership
Assessment of student learning
Engagement and assessment of successful student retention models
Ability to maintain high level of sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution
Teaching experience in a community college setting
Bilingual language proficiencies in English and Spanish
ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment; ease of mobility within the work environment and other areas of campus and College locations; travel between campus locations may be required; and effective use of all forms of communication (oral, auditory, visual), including use of computers.
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Davidson County Community College