Kirkwood Community College welcomes applicants for this position all year. Your application will be considered each time we have an opening in the subject area listed.

This position can be flexible around your availability. Classes are typically scheduled during the evenings and may run for several weeks.

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

• Effectively teach assigned courses. 
• Serve as a professional role model. 
• Assist students in achieving course objectives.
• Evaluate and report student performance. Prepare student learning activities. 
• Participate in program activities and meetings as appropriate. Perform other related work duties as assigned.
• The individual teaching this class will be available Monday – Thursday for a 7-week period in the Spring and Fall semesters 

• Demonstrates professional role modeling for students, professional appearance and positive attitude. 
• Maintains familiarity with policies and protocols of the program, college and clinical agencies. Assumes responsibility, is prompt and dependable in attendance, and effectively applies problem-solving skills. 
• Assists students in identifying strengths/areas for improvement. Acts as a facilitator of learning' discusses, questions, and directs student learning. 
• Maintains confidentiality with patients, students, agency, and college. 
• Represents the college/program in a positive manner. Meets all employment requirements.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work.  Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. 

• Must have a degree in a healthcare field or have medical office experience. 
• Excellent communicator. 
• Must be able to demonstrate all technical skills required of students. 
• May potentially be subject to bio-hazardous chemicals; moveable mechanical parts; and fumes, odors, dusts, and mists. 
• Person in this position must satisfactorily complete Kirkwood’s Bloodborne Pathogens training. 

• Teaching experience helpful.