Instructor, Lean Six SIgma

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• Student Mentorship: Mentor students in the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) for Health Care Operations curricula based on areas of expertise.
• Contribute to the following:
• Development and execution of monthly/bimonthly 1-hour session to engage practicing health care professionals in discussion and application of LSS curricular concepts in a healthcare setting.
• Facilitation of discussion on current issues and trends related to quality improvement in healthcare.
• Mentorship of students on application of LSS concepts to their work, improvement projects, and health systems.
• Student Instruction: Instruct students in the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) for Health Care Operations curricula based on areas of expertise.
• Contribute to the following:
• Instruction of online and/or in-person student learning sessions of the NEOMED LSS body of knowledge and guide project tool application.
• Longitudinal mentorship of LSS improvement projects.
• Program Support: Integrate learning strategies and educational pedagogy to engage adult, professional learners across a diversity of clinical/professional disciplines, years of experience, level of education, etc.
• Collaboration with the course faculty and program director to apply subject matter expertise, professional experience, relevant scholarship, and curriculum knowledge to teaching and learner interactions.
• Link session learning objectives to overall curricular objectives and engage in continuous quality improvement of session.

Qualifications

• INSTRUCTOR I, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• INSTRUCTOR II, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION: M.D., D.O., Pharm.D., Ph.D., other terminal degree in field, or equivalent healthcare, academic medicine, or leadership experience. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt required (or must obtain within six months of hire).
• Health system or executive-level leadership. Academic leadership experience in a university setting or equivalent professional leadership in a clinical role. Supervisory and/or mentorship experience. Evidence of mentorship/coaching expertise.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• INSTRUCTOR I, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION: Health system experience. Academic leadership experience in a university setting or equivalent professional leadership in a clinical role. Teaching experience in a university or clinical setting. Evidence of teaching expertise including student feedback/evaluations. Demonstratable teaching skills in one on one, small group and large group instruction/discussion facilitation.
• INSTRUCTOR II, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION: Green or Black Belt certification. Project management and oversight experience. Demonstratable skills in one on one, small group and large group instruction and mentorship. Demonstrable understanding of quality improvement in a healthcare setting.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED) Division of Strategy and Transformation

NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking an Instructor, Lean Six Sigma, who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. This is a part-time position.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach.

We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Benefits & Perks

• Retirement State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
• Additional Benefits Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

To apply, visit https://neomed.peopleadmin.com/postings/6767

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