Adjunct Faculty - Respiratory

About the role

Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. Founded in 1891, NMC offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in nursing and allied health. The college prides itself on fostering a holistic learning environment that integrates service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses to meet course objectives.
• Facilitate clear formulation of learning objectives/outcomes through thorough course planning and preparation for individual classroom, laboratory, and clinical sessions.
• Communicate effectively with students and challenge them to pursue learning beyond the basic requirements.
• Implement courses using a variety of instructional methods to create an engaging learning environment.
• Assess student learning systematically and provide constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Revise courses as necessary to enhance their effectiveness.

Requirements

• Completion of terminal degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution, with a minimum of 18 semester hours in content-specific related fields; master’s and/or doctoral degrees preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the relevant field, with one or more years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level preferred.
• Where applicable, hold necessary licenses and national certifications.

Skills

• Ability to provide academic instruction, read, analyze, interpret, and grade academic assignments in a higher educational environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard office applications.
• Knowledge of various teaching methods and adult learning styles.
• Skill in the effective use of resources, including time, information, and available services.
• Knowledge and support of the College mission statement and its values.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
• Frequent Activities: Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Seeing/Visual, Speaking/Talking.
• Occasional Activities: Balancing, Climbing, Carrying, Crawling, Distinguishing Colors, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Stooping/Bending, Twisting, Walking.
• Heavy Equipment/Machinery/Tools: Keyboarding/typing, Sitting.

About Nebraska Methodist Health System

Nebraska Methodist Health System comprises four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, over 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. Founded in 1891, the system prioritizes service to communities and supports financial assistance, health education, outreach, and community benefit activities.