Adjunct Human Ecology Instructor - Military Veterans

Description

Introduction

Have you always wanted to use your nursing license and knowledge to teach others? Do you want to leave your healthcare mark by paving the path for others to learn and gain skills to take your place by the bedside? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Work from Home to teach the future generation of nurses as an Adjunct faculty member within our educational institution, which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

To teach Human Ecology/Environmentalism -

Candidates can have education and/or experience in courses related to the interdisciplinary field of human ecology, covering topics such as cultural ecology, climate change, environmental policy, food systems, population dynamics, and sustainable development. The knowledge can be drawn from fields like sociology, anthropology, biology, geography, and public health. 

Benefits

Work from Home, offers to eligible adjunct faculty access to the following:

• HCA Healthcare Essential Plan, a medical coverage option designed to meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For most services, after you meet the deductible, you pay 40% for in-network providers and 75% for non-HCA Healthcare and out-of-network providers.
  
• Free counseling services and other resources to support emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on up to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Additional benefits, such as consumer discounts, moving assistance, childcare resources and more

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our faculty are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Adjunct Communications Instructor where your passion for creating positive student experiences are valued? If you are dedicated to educating the healthcare professionals of tomorrow, this could be your next opportunity. We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Part-time Arts & Science Faculty are responsible for facilitating learning and learner development; using assessment and evaluation strategies; participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluating program outcomes; developing and functioning as a leader and change agent; and functioning within the educational environment. This role must be fulfilled in accordance with rules and regulations of the state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies.

What you will do in this role:

• Creates an environment that facilitates students’ learning and achievement of desired student learning and program outcomes. 
• Implements a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired learner outcomes, content, and context. 
• Uses teaching strategies based on educational theory and evidence-based practice. 
• Uses information technologies to support the teaching-learning process. 
• Provides resources to students that help meet their individual learning needs. 
• Helps students develop as professionals and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role. 
• Serves as a role model. 
• Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in all settings (classroom or lab) and all domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) of learning. 
• Provides timely, constructive, and thoughtful written/verbal feedback to students regarding course performance and progress toward the achievement of learning outcomes. 
• Provides input into the use of teaching strategies and evaluation methods.

What qualifications you will need:

• Candidates can have education and/or experience in courses related to the interdisciplinary field of human ecology, covering topics such as cultural ecology, climate change, environmental policy, food systems, population dynamics, and sustainable development. The knowledge can be drawn from fields like sociology, anthropology, biology, geography, and public health. 

• Education: Master’s degree in subject area or a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in subject area. 

Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Physical demands in classroom and office are minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner, occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching and bending or any other related activity to patient care. Position requires regular attendance, and may require evening or weekend hours and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms. 

Galen College Values: 

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential. 

Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do. 

Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions. 

Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration. 

Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do. 

At Galen College of Nursing, we offer a unique educational experience we call Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take a personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master’s degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For complete information related to Galen’s accreditation status, please visit our website.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.