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Adjunct Faculty, School of Health Services Administration

Overview

Date Posted:

5/1/2025

Location:

Bradenton

Address:

5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

City:

Bradenton

State:

FL

Country:

United States of America

Category:

Education

Employment Status:

Part-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Adjunct Faculty member will serve as course director and instructor for the LECOM School of Health Services Administration (SHSA) programs as assigned on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum development, review and on-line distance education delivery in a compliant fashion via LECOM’s Learning Management System (LMS).

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

+ Work under the leadership of the Dean, Program Directors and in cooperation with other faculty and support staff;

+ Actively developing and implementing the curriculum, and overseeing all academic administrative duties;

+ Develop objectives and outcome measures to assess student performance per regional accreditation requirements;

+ Continuous review of current literature and industry research pertaining to curricular programs

+ Evaluation and assessment processes for students;

+ Helps in the design and definition of the curriculum

+ Responsible for student guidance, mentoring, and counseling;

+ Comply with Higher Education Policy Commission requirements;

+ Teaches and facilitates as requested by LECOM leadership;

+ Create presentations and deliver lectures via the LECOM CANVAS LMS, ZOOM video conferencing and other related technologies;

+ Serve as a faculty mentor for students in a variety of related issues (i.e. Remediation of students, etc.);

+ Review of courses and offer suggestions for improvement;

+ Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;

+ Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;

+ Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;

+ Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and

+ Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Dean and other LECOM designated leadership.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

+ Strong leadership skills with experience with strategic planning, systems improvement, budgets, effective management, and a background in health policy;

+ Industry Credible Knowledge covering the breadth of the program course content and concepts

+ Understanding of osteopathic principles and practices;

+ Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the practice level.

+ Knowledge of patient’s (“HIPAA”) and student’s (“FERPA”) privacy;

+ Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines;

+ Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills;

+ Excellent organizational skills;

+ Must be accurate and attentive to detail;

+ Must be trained and certified on the LECOM’s Learning Management System (LMS) platform;

+ Maintaining an established work schedule;

+ Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;

+ Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;

+ Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;

+ Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials;

+ Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;

+ Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the course needs;

+ The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;

+ The ability to devote attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and

+ The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful, professional, and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: an earned Doctorate or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a healthcare business related discipline areas such as but limited to; Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Pharm.D., D.O. or M.D. with a Master’s in Business or Health Services Administration, a minimum of three (5) years of experience in graduate education or healthcare industry administration.