Job Description

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

The Department of Health, Human Performance, & Physical Education is seeking an energetic and engaging Adjunct Faculty member to teach First Aid/CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed, and Naloxone training to students. The incumbent will provide classroom instruction in basic life support training and responding to emergenices, to prepare students to become certified in Heartsaver First Aid and BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in a health sciences field from a recognized college or university with one year of practical experience in that field.  The candidate must also be certified as a First Aid/CPR/AED instructor through the AHA.  Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required; the ability to establish a rapport with students and maintain an environment that supports learning and promotes student retention, is required. 

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  It is strongly preferred that the candidate possess at least one year of teaching experience, Brightspace experience, 5+ years actively working in the field, and certifications in Stop the Bleed and Naloxone.

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE:  Spring 2025

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: The hourly rate of pay is $82.57.  No benefits. 

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.  The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.  Please login to:  https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.  

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. 

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

 

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