Workforce & Continuing Education Healthcare Instructors

Title: Workforce & Continuing Education Healthcare Instructors

Agency: Blue Ridge Community College

Location: Augusta - 015

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Starting salary is commensurate as based on assigned instructor level, education, and experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College has been equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience to transform themselves, the community, and the world for over 55 years. The College’s comprehensive program of instruction includes associate degrees and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. Non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry are also offered. BRCC is a community dedicated to excellence, ethical behavior, and empowerment and has consistently been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For.

Blue Ridge Community College is currently seeking adjunct instructors with a passion for training others in the healthcare field. If you are committed to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals and equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for your community, then BRCC’s Healthcare program is the place to be! The College is seeking adjuncts who are qualified to teach in one or more of the following areas:

• Nurse Aide
• Medication Aide
• Patient Care Technician
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy
• EKG
• Professional Coder
• Sterile Processing
• Medical Terminology
• PSR (Patient Service Representative) courses
• Other programs as needed

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Course instruction
• Providing hands-on skills training in clinical labs, when applicable
• Creating lesson plans
• Grading and preparing students for the certification exam
• Lab set-up and tear down
• Working with our Healthcare Program Manager to ensure quality instruction and student completion

BRCC is currently building a pool of POTENTIAL applicants for credit adjunct teaching positions in this discipline. There may or may not be any positions currently available. However, in order to be considered for current and/or future openings, please submit an online application. Teaching demonstration may be required. Some positions require travel to off-site locations to provide clinical instruction.

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in the subject area
• Industry certifications, where required by accreditation
• Passion for healthcare and helping others learn
• Ability to use various forms of technology, such as Microsoft office and lab equipment and the ability to learn new ones
• Ability to teach in classroom, hybrid, and online formats when applicable
• Strong communication skills-both written and verbal, to include the ability to effectively explain complex information so that it is understood
• Ability to travel to off-site locations to provide clinical instruction
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds

• Prior teaching /training experience related to respective course
• Work experience in a medical office/clinical setting
• Additional related education/training/certification/licensure that is not required, but is useful in this role