Adjunct Instructor - Health, Dental, Human Services, Substance Use Disorder Counseling (part-time)

This position is on campus in Wausau, WI, and is not fully remote. Adjunct instructors are hired on a per-course basis each semester, with teaching hours varying to include day, evening, and weekend classes. Adjunct faculty can teach a maximum of 12 student contact hours per week averaged over the semester.

About the Role

The instructor is primarily responsible for creating a performance-based learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the College. While there may not be an immediate need for an adjunct in every area, applications are accepted to build a pool of candidates for future part-time opportunities.

Adjunct positions in this area include but are not limited to:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Dental Hygiene
• Dental Therapy
• Nursing (MSN degree required)
• Medical Lab Technician
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Terminology
• Radiography
• Surgical Technician
• Social Work
• Sterile Processing

Responsibilities

• Plan learning-centered instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course, including activities and teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles to help students achieve course outcomes and validate that learning has taken place.
• Maintain accurate attendance, student success, and scholastic records; submit required reports and meet response deadlines.
• Meet with classes as assigned and maintain a classroom/laboratory/shop environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security.
• Use course text, outlines, syllabi, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and department guidelines.
• Utilize learning technology for teaching, delivery of course content, learning, assessment, online/distance learning, and student record keeping (e.g., Canvas, Starfish, Cengage, Teams).
• Communicate, respond to questions, and provide consistent and timely feedback to students about successful course completion; actively participate in communications with the college, department, and team.
• Participate in the College's assessment process, professional development, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and in-service activities.
• Maintain qualification requirements throughout employment as an instructor under Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), FQAS, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards where applicable.

Requirements

• Ability to meet the qualifications under Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards where applicable.
• Minimum of two years (4,000 hours) full-time or equivalent relevant occupational experience. At a minimum, occupational experience must have occurred at least one year within the last five years; may waive the one-year requirement if the candidate has two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in subject area or closely related field; or equivalent to teach within the technical degree instructional area.
• Associate’s degree in subject area or closely related field; or equivalent to teach within the technical degree instructional area/program.
• Bachelor’s degree in subject area or closely related field; or equivalent to teach within the Associate degree instructional area/program.
• Master’s degree in Nursing to teach in the Nursing instructional area/program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and working with diverse populations in a post-secondary setting.
• Subject area-related industry licensures or certifications.

Skills

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Success and commitment as a team member, fostering consensus and collaboration in and out of the classroom.
• Ability to manage projects, set and achieve specific objectives, and measure results.
• Proficiency in the use of technology, computers, and software.
• Promote and model professionalism as an educator and business professional.

Physical Demands

• Carrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: Medium
• Carrying/Lifting 25-50 lbs: Low
• Carrying/Lifting more than 50 lbs: Low
• Sitting: Low
• Standing/Walking/Climbing: Medium
• Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low
• Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: High
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Low

Work Environment

• Indoor/Office Work Environment: High
• Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low
• Hostile or Violent Individuals: Low