Adjunct Instructor Pool- Health Sciences

This announcement is to maintain a pool of qualified applicants for Health Sciences instructors. Submission of an application and our acceptance thereof does not indicate that there are positions open, and in no way obligates Northwest MS Community College.

Applicants may indicate an interest in part-time positions for Northwest Mississippi Community College for all campus locations:   Senatobia (Main Campus), Oxford, Desoto, and Ashland.

Mandatory:  Below are the general qualifications for Health Sciences Instructors. Specific positions may have additional requirements such as a license or industry certifications
AND/OR
A Master's degree in the teaching discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the field within the last five (5) years;
AND/OR
A Baccalaureate degree in the teaching discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the field within the last five years;
AND/OR
An Associate degree in the teaching discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of work experience in the field within the last five (5) years.

Duties and Responsibilities

•          Teaches students the occupational competencies necessary for employment.
•          Checks, maintains, and reports as required by the College the accurate attendance and absences for each student.
•          Prepares course competency based outlines for each instructional course or program.
•          Prepares detailed lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory experiments for all units of instruction.
•          Recommends changes in the total curriculum in order to maintain an up-to-date program.
•          Develops and maintains the progress of each student in the program.
•          Teaches related subject matter.
•          Supervises all laboratory experience.
•          Develops a schedule of courses for each semester.
•          Reviews and selects instructional materials such as textbooks and audio visual materials.
•          Completes requests for supplies and other instructional materials on a timely basis.
•          Completes enrollment and follow-up reports.
•          Assists in the development of an annual budget for the instructional program.
•          Maintains a clean and safe laboratory environment.
•          Recommends new and/or replacement equipment to be purchased for the program.
•          Maintains proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.
•          Keeps equipment functioning and in good working order by establishing an effective preventive maintenance system.
•          Maintains an active Advisory committee.
•          Maintains good industry relations for the purpose of student placement for potential employees and donations.
•          Takes an active role in the advisement, counseling of students and register students.
•          Help students find employment in an occupation related to training.
•          Fulfills the requirements of career license certification by attending specified classes and workshops.
•          Serves on various faculty committees.
•          Attends faculty meetings and professional development workshops and training.
•          Performs all other duties as assigned.

Below are the Health Sciences programs offered at Northwest Mississippi Community College:

Health Sciences Programs

• Associate Degree Nursing (RN)
• Cardiovascular Technology
• Emergency Medical Technology- Basic
• Emergency Medical Technology- Paramedic
• Health Care Assistant
• Funeral Service Technology
• Physical Therapy Assistant 
• Practical Nursing (LPN)
• Respiratory Therapy
• Surgical Technology

Application:

• Submit application at www.northwestms.edu 
• Resume
• Transcripts 
• References

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that "Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students' lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services." 

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

Affirmative Action 

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3409, e-mail address trush@northwestms.edu or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 560-5216, email estanford@northwestms.edu. 

Safety Statement

The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of the Annual Security Report, published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the report, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available online in the current Northwest Bulletin (www.northwestms.edu/bulletin) or on the Northwest website (www.northwestms.edu) and in printed form upon request from the Campus Police Office at (662) 562-3314.