Adjunct Instructor- Phlebotomy

Adjunct Instructor- Phlebotomy

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Posting Details

Position Information

Campus - Weatherford Campus

Full-time/ Part-time - Part-time

Job Type - Part-time Faculty

Title - Adjunct (workforce/continuing/developmental education)

Pay Rate - $1,018 per load unit

Term - Other

Is Grant Funded? - No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary - Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted. Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures. The clinical faculty must participate in instructing students during clinical experiences and evaluating student achievement. Clinical Instruction: supervise/instruct students at the Clinical Sites once a week; performing venipuncture as needed. Maintain documentation of student progress, grades, and other required paperwork. Supervise students at Health Fairs, performing venipuncture as needed. Didactic: Instruct students in the classroom and student laboratory in phlebotomy and waived testing.

Required Education - All faculty members must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion. These standards include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application. Associate degree and/or 2-5 years work experience in the field of study; Bachelor's degree and/or 6-10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study; Master's degree and/or 11-15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study; Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study. Clinical instructors must provide current certification in phlebotomy or clinical laboratory science, or have one year of full time phlebotomy experience. Didactic faculty must provide an associate degree or higher, or 60 college credit hours from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a minimum of 30 college credit hours and 3 years of relevant teaching experience. They must also provide current certification in phlebotomy or clinical laboratory science and document continuing education hours (2.0 CEUs or 20 hours) in phlebotomy, clinical laboratory science, and/or education (including computer applications) within the previous two years. Both clinical and didactic instructors must provide an appropriate nationally recognized certification such as the ASCP. Copies of certificates/license must be submitted with application.

Required Experience - One year of full time phlebotomy experience for clinical instruction. For didactic instruction, a minimum of two years experience in a clinical laboratory is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face-to-face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures. Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation. Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner. Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion. Maintain ethical and professional behavior. Be available to students by appointment. Attend adjunct faculty meetings. Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels. Complete any required training. Other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Each adjunct faculty member must demonstrate the ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory; ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups; ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; and, ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Special Instructions to Applicants - This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Weatherford College website
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • Fort Worth Star Telegram
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • Weatherford Democrat
   • Mineral Wells Index
   • Denton Record Chronicle
   • Wise County Messenger
   • Weatherford College employee
   • Friend
   • Other
2. * Do you qualify for Veteran's Employment Preference per Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/vitae
2. Certifications/Licenses
3. Transcript 1

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Letter of Recommendation 1
3. Letter of Recommendation 2
4. Letter of Recommendation 3
5. Other
6. Transcript 2