Adjunct Faculty – Cardiovascular Technology

Adjunct Faculty – Cardiovascular Technology

Department: Allied Health

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Community College department of Allied Health is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Adjunct Instructor to teach https://www.grcc.edu/programs/cardiovascular-technology-cvt-aaas class(es) in the fall and/or winter semesters on our Grand Rapids campus. This adjunct position will teach asynchronously online.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all students.

Adjunct needs are determined on a semester by semester basis, as are the number of sections offered each semester. GRCC classes are held at a variety of times, Monday through Saturday in different modalities such as Hybrid, Online, In-person & Virtual . For semester start and end dates, see https://www.grcc.edu/about-grcc/leadership-administration/provost/academic-calendar

Requisition ID: 52
Employee Group:https://www.grcc.edu/sites/default/files/docs/humanresources/2022-2025%20Faculty%20Association%20contract.docx.pdf
Schedule: Fall Semester
Compensation: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/adjunct-faculty/adjunct-faculty-pay-rates
Reports to: Associate Dean – School of Health Science
Posting Opens: 7/26/2024
Posting Closes: Open until filled

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide instruction and support to students in preparation for a career as a Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) and for the board examination to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) after completion of the program. This position requires a high degree of knowledge and experience working in the interventional cardiac catheterization lab, a high degree of professionalism while working with students, the public, clinical partners, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to explain cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures and equipment clearly and answer questions from students related to these topics.
• Respond to student inquiries via email about course topics, schedule, and alternative information for understanding subject matter.
• Construct assignments and administer quizzes and exams through Canvas Learning Management System.
• Organization and demonstration of in person lab instruction of sterility measures, PPE, and introduction to diagnostic procedures and equipment.
• Use of web based programs, such as Google Docs, Google Slides, YouTube, etc. for creating course content.
• Create and consistently update PowerPoint slides for lectures based on course material.
• Record lectures using in-browser technology powered by Panopto.
• Teach courses and fulfill adjunct faculty responsibilities, including fostering a stimulating classroom environment, following syllabus templates, and using department-approved textbooks.
• Maintain accurate student records and provide reasonable accommodations as per ADA guidelines as approved by Disability Support Services to meet students needs.
• Respond to communications promptly and ensure student access to course information.
• Perform tasks normally expected of adjunct faculty members
• Follow the required syllabus template.
• Comply with GRCC policies and the Faculty Association Contract.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Cardiovascular Technologist degree program required. Bachelors degree or higher in a health related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience working in an interventional catheterization lab setting
• RCIS and/or ARRT certification required.

APPLICATION/HIRING PROCESS

• Please fill out an application athttps://www.grcc.edu/jobs. Submit a cover letter, resume & unofficial transcripts. The opportunity to apply for this position will close at the end of t