Allied Health Instructor

Gwinnett is seeking an Allied Health Instructor with no less than 5 yrs experience in the medical field. The class hours are 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday thru Thursday. This is an adjunct position and requires you to be present on campus. Must have completed an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Administration course and must be certified in your field. Current courses being taught are ICD-10 and Medical Lab Skills.

POSITION SCOPE:

Gwinnett’s educational philosophy is to transform the classroom beyond a traditional learning environment by creating a unique, memorable and personal experience for each student. In support of this philosophy, the Instructor is responsible for educating students in an environment that is “alive” with engagement and active learning. In this student-centric environment, a successful candidate will be a dynamic, charismatic professional with a passion for making a difference. In addition to the ability to effectively translate subject matter expertise, primary responsibilities include understanding and adapting to multiple learning styles and the ability to create a flexible lesson plan to engage students in both traditional and non-traditional learning activities. The Gwinnett Instructor is service-minded and will proactively adapt to individual student needs. The Instructor will coach, mentor and lead students through the class material. A strong affinity for building relationships and understanding the importance of customer service is essential.

REPORTS DIRECT TO: Program Director or Director of Education in the absence of a Program Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*:

• Academic preparation required will vary based on the course being taught with particular attention being given to state and accreditation minimum requirements.
• Current licensure where required by the State.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Faculty teaching technical and occupationally related courses in either nondegree or occupational associate degree programs must have a minimum of three years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught.
• Faculty teaching applied general education courses in an occupational associate degree program must have a baccalaureate degree with appropriate coursework and preparation in the subject area(s) taught or eight years related practical work experience and collegelevel coursework in the subject area(s) taught.
• Faculty teaching technical and occupationally related courses in an academic associate or baccalaureate degree program must have a minimum of four years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught and possess a related degree at least at the same level of the course the faculty member is teaching. In exceptional cases, outstanding professional experience and contributions to the occupational field of study may be substituted for a formal degree.
• Faculty teaching academic general education courses in a degree program or in a nondegree program that articulates to a degree program must have, at a minimum, a master’s degree with appropriate academic coursework and preparation in the subject area(s) taught.
• Prior experience will be verified to insure minimum prior experience as discussed above by the College prior to course assignment.
• Instructors teaching distance education and/or hybrid courses must also demonstrate prior experience, either academic or experiential, in distance education. Copies of certificates or transcripts may be used to demonstrate academic preparation where job experience and references may be used to demonstrate work experience.

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Proactively creates a learning environment that is unique, memorable and personal.

2. Demonstrates a service-minded attitude and models the Company’s expected behaviors (core values) on a daily basis with students, colleagues and employers.

3. Maintains a positive attitude in being flexible and adapting to individual student learning needs.

4. Effectively translates subject matter expertise to engage and educate students through active learning.

5. Creates a two-way learning partnership by encouraging student accountability as part of the educational process. Students are encouraged to seek the Instructor’s help and the Instructor will be available and willing to provide extra assistance for students experiencing difficulty.

6. Maintains “ownership” of student attendance and proactively maintains contact with students.

7. Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans inclusive of learning activities that stimulate student involvement, encourage reflection and critical thinking, and take into consideration different learning styles.

8. Provides each student with a course syllabus that includes course objectives that include student learning outcomes, learning activities to achieve those objectives, methods of evaluation and attendance requirements at the beginning of the course. The Instructor will review the syllabus in its entirety and address any student questions regarding the information communicated.

9. Relates to students in a fair, courteous and professional manner. Encourages students to maintain professional/appropriate dress and behavior in accordance with Gwinnett’s Student Code of Conduct Policy.

10. Ensures timeliness, fairness, and consistency in grading and evaluation of student work in support of Company policies.

11. Actively participates in the evaluation of program/course materials to include recommendations for course revisions, selection of textbooks and other teaching aids, and development of curricula as needed.

12. Utilizes approved textbooks and supports the material with well-defined lesson plans that include pertinent examples and exercises with practical applications.

13. Maintains current knowledge of adult learning methodologies, new classroom technologies and industry/healthcare standards through continuing education, such as external development opportunities, in-service activities, membership in professional organizations, and reading of current professional periodicals, incorporating this knowledge into the learning environment.

14. Attends and actively participates in all scheduled in-services, meetings and completes assigned independent study modules to maintain faculty development requirements.

15. Maintains a safe learning environment by ensuring that students and staff use supplies and equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and clean up after completing class.

16. Completes reports as required by Program Director in an accurate and timely manner.

17. Submits supplies and equipment requests to the Program Director in a timely fashion.

18. Proactively initiates appropriate actions to re-engage and retain at-risk students.

19. Demonstrates collaboration and maintains a “team player” appreciation for functional accountabilities and priorities at the campus outside of Academics.

20. Takes ownership of the classroom resources, tools and supplies to ensure that ongoing needs are addressed in a timely manner.

21. Maintains positive communications with students concerning administrative and school policies and procedures.

22. Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

• Passionately committed to customer service
• Strong affinity for connecting with and understanding the needs of others
• Motivating and inspiring
• Positive and approachable
• Freely acknowledges and appreciates effort
• Flexibility and the ability to multitask
• Effective listening and communication skills
• Classroom management
• Open and inclusive of others’ input
• Ability to translate theory into practice
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Results/MetricsDriven

About LTT Enterprises, INC. (Gwinnett/Meridian)

LTT Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1985 by Michael and Kathie Davis when Mr. Davis acquired Meadows College in Albany, Georgia. Today, LTT owns and operates six campuses in the southeast. We have Gwinnett College campuses in Raleigh, North Carolina, Marietta, Georgia, Roswell, Georgia, and Lilburn, Georgia. We have a Gwinnett Institute campus in Orlando, Florida and a Meridian College campus in Sarasota, Florida. Across our campuses, we train students for careers in the allied health, nursing, dental, beauty, business, and legal fields. MISSION - Our mission is to provide career focused education for the purpose of gaining entry-level employment and advancement opportunities which will empower students to positively contribute to their communities.