Overview Position is responsible for the instruction of Medical Terminology course work. Responsibilities • Responsible for instruction on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. • Responsible for instruction on operative, diagnostic, therapeutic, and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology. • Develop and plan appropriate instructional strategies including but not limited to MyEd Choice, face-to-face, and online course delivery. • Participate in in-service meetings, staff development training or other activities or programs requested by the division. • Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters. • Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, evaluating student performance and maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc. • Maintain competencies as an instructor as aligned with the Faculty Quality Assurance System. • Demonstrate a commitment to the college’s mission, vision and values. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Excellent communication and strong problem solving skills. • Ability to interact with diverse populations. • Skill in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods. Education Requirements: • Associate degree in a health-related field that leads to employment in a patient care facility such as a hospital or clinic. OR • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Nursing, Health Sciences, Animal Science, or related field. OR • Employment in a patient care facility such as a hospital or clinic combined with education, training, and tested experience preparing a person for the occupation totalling 7 years or 14,000 hours. Ocupational Requirements: • 2 years or 4,000 hours in a target job for the course or courses being taught, of which at least 1 year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to the date of appointment. • 1 year (2,000 hours) of related occupational experience may be waived if the occupational instructor has at least 2 years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within 5 years prior to the date of appointment. • 2 years of post-secondary teaching experience means 8 semesters of part-time teaching or 4 semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited post-secondary degree granting institution.