Instructor - Health Science

registering, you will receive an email with information for how to join. https://minnstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8A8nURfeRv-yxdxYfiuBEA#/registration We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. ABOUT THE POSITION AND THE HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM AT NORMANDALE The candidate will teach a variety of health department courses available day, evening, weekends, and online. Courses include Contemporary Health Issues, Drug Use and Abuse, Health Professions Terminology, First Aid and CPR, and Stress Management. Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of and experience in, teaching assessment of student learning outcomes. Candidate must be able to participate in departmental initiatives involved in activities across disciplines, curriculum development, and participate in college wide committees. Faculty are expected to maintain ongoing professional development activities. Normandale Community College is striving to achieve racial equity in educational outcomes. Those hired into these positions will be expected to advance this goal through culturally responsive teaching, identifying barriers to success for students of color, and proposing effective solutions to eliminate those barriers. The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach a broad spectrum of health sciences courses in that may include day, evening, and alternate schedule formats utilizing traditional and alternative delivery methods and virtual learning environments Teach in an inclusive and equitable manner to a diverse group of learners Teach in a way that engages students, and fosters curiosity and motivation. Be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students Provide quality instruction and services to students of diverse ages and backgrounds. Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes. Develop and improve instructional methods, materials, and resources. Participate in the development and improvement of curricula and courses Maintain ongoing professional development activities that support the college mission, the discipline of health sciences, and learner success Actively engage in college service, department activities, and learner support Participate in program review and accreditation efforts Design and deliver instruction that incorporates technologies that advance learning Maintain ongoing professional development activities in Physics and culturally responsive pedagogy Minimum Qualifications (To be qualified for this position, you must meet all of the minimum qualifications. We encourage applicants to address their experience working with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds as part of their cover letter.) Education Requirement Master's degree with a major in health OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in health. Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Experience designing and delivering curricula that are responsive to the needs of historically underrepresented and marginalized learners. Experience using learner-centered and multimodal teaching approaches to support first-generation, immigrant, and low-income learners. Experience with curriculum development in academic, community, clinical, or healthcare settings. Experience with learner assessment, evaluation, and outcomes measurement. Demonstrated commitment to professional development related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ability to effectively work with diverse learners and patient populations. Experience teaching health promotion and disease prevention concepts. Knowledge of and interest in complementary and integrative health practices. Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Instructor certification. WHY NORMANDALE Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, serving almost 15,000 learners from diverse backgrounds, 42% of whom are persons of color and nearly 25% of whom are first-generation college students. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow and learn and advance all the while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for learners to learn. GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; generous vacation and sick leave as well as 11 paid holidays each year; employer-paid life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and tax-deferred compensation. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying criteria are met. For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP . This position is also part of Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF). The collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided. HOW TO APPLY External Applicants Please submit your online application and supporting information to this post Resume/CV Unofficial college transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are required for all applicants. If foreign transcripts are being submitted, they must include an official transcript evaluation which interprets equivalency to U.S. graduate credits.) Cover letter/letter of interest (Optional) Internal Applicants All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. (The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. â¯Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs - Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.) Note: If selected for hire, official academic transcripts will be required. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The college is committed to honoring human differences. We expect and foster tolerance of different values and ideas. We are committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at 952.358.8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed. The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.