Subject Matter Expert, Health Professions

Subject Matter Expert, Health Professions

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees / retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration’s website at http : / / www.ssa.gov / gpo-wep .

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.

Position Information

Requisition Number : S0034914

Position Title : Subject Matter Expert, Health Professions

Position Number : PD0032714

Department : Workforce Education

Campus : Main Campus

Type : Full Time Staff

FLSA : Exempt

Term : 12-month

Pay Grade Minimum : $56,580 minimum

Proposed Start Date : 12 / 03 / 2024

Is Grant Funded? No

Position Summary Information

Serves as the lead authority in the Health Professions programs in the Workforce Education department with respect to all leadership and organizational effectiveness for clients served in the community. This includes students, instructors, adjunct faculty, and outside contractors. Responsible for preparing and delivering Health Profession coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to success equity, respect for diversity, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. The position reports directly to the Director of Workforce Education.

Qualifications

Required Education : Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing or related field.

Preferred Education : Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field.

Required Experience : Five (5) years of progressive responsibility in a health profession or related field. Knowledge, experience, and qualifications to teach a wide array of areas such as : nurse aid, patient care, medication classifications, pharmacy processes, medical assisting, lab procedures, phlebotomy, medical billing and coding, basic life support, sterilization prep and processes, and electrocardiogram.

Preferred Experience : Registered Nurse (RN) with at least one year working in a skilled nursing facility. LVN with significant relevant experience including at least one year working in a skilled nursing facility considered. At least two (2) years teaching experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as lead authority to the division with respect to all health professions needs for clients served.
• Understands, articulates, and implements best practices related to area of expertise.
• Responsible for the depth and breadth of knowledge in health professions, and related areas.
• Maintains compliance with state, federal, and certifying agency regulations as required per program offerings.
• Develops and sustains robust partnerships with healthcare related associations, community, and government entities for the purpose of supporting the alignment and coherence of clients learning experience.
• Responsible for identifying business requirements and recommending solutions to approach those needs.
• Develops and delivers training, learning, development, and customized solutions including contractual relationships with practicum, apprenticeship, and internship sites for program compliance and integrity.
• Creates relevant and interactive open enrollment programs.
• Prepares curriculum and teaches courses in the health professions field to a diverse student population based on the department’s approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Coordinates workforce program offerings on college campuses and offsite locations; including developing syllabi, curriculum, and course schedules. Monitors enrollments, progress, and grades of students to promote success; provides students with the opportunity to enter into the workforce after successful completion of course / programs.
• Ability to facilitate, coach, and consult for the purpose of helping those served to upskill their workforce, enhance productivity, solve a problem, or impact overall effectiveness.
• Participates actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, textbook selection, equipment needs, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, use of the college’s learning management system, and other departmental activities.
• Provides teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Ability to teach day, evening, and / or weekend classes in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit environments.
• Leads and is responsible for managing and hiring of all facilitators, coaches, and consultants with the need for specialized knowledge (includes instructors, adjunct faculty, and outside contractors).
• Responsible for supply and inventory management across programs as well as monitor resource needs and consumption within labs and skills training.
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Weatherford College.
• Supports division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision-making and unit-level planning.
• Serves on college wide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
• Participates in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Attends and participates in college wide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings. Recognizes and reflects standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Complies with published college policies and procedures and meets professional standards for teaching in a community college.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 observe the stated policies and procedures of the College; ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; and, ability to effectively present information to various groups if necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises instruction, duties, and activities of instructors and adjunct faculty at the Weatherford campus and off-site locations. May supervise work study and student workers.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Any of the following industry related credentials / certifications (i.e. RN, LVN, CNA, CCMA / CMA, BLS-CPR, CPhT, CET, CPT, SPDT, CPC, EHRS etc.)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in office settings and off campus settings. Ability to tolerate varying stress levels. Weatherford College does not allow the use of tobacco products in any of its buildings.

Close Date

Open Until Filled : No

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 does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees / retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration’s website at http : / / www.ssa.gov / gpo-wep .

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.

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Salary : $56,580