Faculty, Biology (9mo)

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• Compensation: $49,108.80/yr
• Worksite Location: South Campus, Future Ready Center for Healthcare
• Course/Schedule: Allied Health courses in Medical Terminology, Nutrition, and others.

Overview/Job Summary:

The Faculty in Allied Health will be responsible for delivering comprehensive instruction that enhances students’ understanding of the allied healthcare systems. This role will involve both classroom and laboratory instruction, underlining the integration of theoretical concepts and practical application. Faculty in this role should enjoy working with students who are still developing as learners and future professionals, and be committed to helping them grow in confidence, accountability, communication, and academic readiness.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:

• Creating and maintaining course syllabi, ensuring alignment with course objectives and outcomes.
• Delivering engaging and effective instruction in Allied Health, utilizing current teaching methodologies.
• Working with a high school-aged population taking college-level courses.
• Developing, assessing, and refining course materials to enhance student learning and meet accreditation standards.
• Maintaining office hours for student support and engagement outside of the classroom.
• Collaborating with colleagues in the continual assessment and improvement of the curriculum.
• Working in a team environment that includes high school and college administration.

This position emphasizes a student-centered approach to teaching, integrating diverse learning opportunities in the field of allied health.

Educational Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree required in Health, Science, or related field. A Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in the specified discipline will also meet the requirement.

Experience and Skills:

• Teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Ability to foster student growth and development while maintaining high academic expectations in an early college environment is a plus.
• Ability to engage and motivate high school students in a college-level learning environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills including strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and educational software applications.

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WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.