Houston, Texas, John B Coleman Building
Adjunct
2600252 Requisition #
Posted [contact details available in the full listing]
SUMMARY
Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs.
Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning.
The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development and institutional and community service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (Other duties may be assigned:)
- Teach assigned courses at the designated time and location(s), including theory and clinical skills. Instruction may include classroom, laboratory, web-based or field experience delivery methods.
- Oversee and assist students. Follow departmental curriculum and the use of approved materials that are endorsed by the department.
- Maintain required class attendance and grades records.
- Turn in class records (roll sheets, grade sheets and other records as required by the specific program) by specified deadlines.
- Distribute certificates of completion to students and meet with individual students to make appropriate recommendations for subsequent courses.
- Lead the development and delivery of new curriculum as needed.
- Attend required pre-service and in-service meetings.
- Consult with Director about any unusual academic or discipline related issues in the classroom.
- Periodically meet with Director to review student evaluation forms and classroom observation forms.
- Use departmental equipment responsibly and return department-issued textbooks and material as request by Director.
- Maintain current healthcare discipline specific skills, knowledge and licensure/certification.
- Auxiliary Tasks: Interview, counsel and provide orientation to potential students as required.
- Participate in program related surveys, research and staff development activities. Be available to help the department with program marketing or public relations event.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED required
Associate’s Degree or higher preferred
Industry certifications a plus
EXPERIENCE
3 years field experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of intermediate to advanced theory and skills specific to related healthcare discipline
- Able to demonstrate intermediated to advanced hands-on techniques and skills specific to related healthcare discipline
- Able to communicate with others with staff and students with different academic and socio-economic backgrounds and disabilities
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
Organization
Houston Community College is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.
Houston Community College offers more than 300 degrees and certificates as well as over 2,000 courses.
Working at HCC
Houston Community College System (HCCS) employs a competitive hiring process for Faculty, Staff and Administrators. We offer a wide-range of benefits for our employees and their family members. To view our employee benefits, visit HCC Summary of Benefits. We employ full-time, part-time/adjunct and temporaries for a composite institutional staffing of approximately 6,000 employees.
About Houston
Houston is a business leader and has a vibrant economy with an abundance of amentities and resources. The City of Houston is home to more than 2.2 million people and the Greater Houston area has a population of more than 5 million. The city has a diverse mix of food, music, sports, amenities and resources.
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