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Minimum Criteria for Full-Time and Adjunct Faculty Positions

Revised March 25, 2024

 

Faculty must meet the minimum hiring criteria of any discipline into which they are hired.  Criteria are reviewed periodically and updated to reflect changes in the field. Under the professional expectation that our faculty will seek training and other professional development opportunities sufficient to maintain their standing in the fields in which they teach, faculty members who demonstrate qualifying credentials at time of hire may continue to teach in the discipline(s) into which they were originally hired or previously assigned, unless prohibited by law or standards required by agencies or bodies providing accreditation/certification for CCAC.

 

Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills. Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experience; work experience in the discipline(s) to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Pertinent degrees and all qualifying credits must be from accredited institutions.

 

Academic Advisor

For full-time advisors: Master's Degree. Three (3) years minimum experience in higher education: advising, counseling or related student services.  Demonstrated familiarity with student issues and ability to interact with students with diverse needs

For part-time advisors: Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree and/or academic preparation in counseling, higher education administration, student services, or other field aligned with programs offered at CCAC preferred. Prior work experience and/or demonstrated familiarity with student issues and the ability to interact with students with diverse needs.                                                                                                                                                                                          3/24

Accounting

Master’s degree in accounting or related business field with 18 undergraduate or graduate credits in accounting or passed the CPA exam. Specific courses may have other requirements as deemed appropriate by the discipline (or department).

2/14

Administrative Office Professional

Master’s degree in Business Ed, Computer/Information Systems-Business education ability to teach beginning, intermediate and advanced courses. Documented knowledge of Microsoft Office and related technologies.

11/06

Africana and Ethnic Studies

Master’s degree in an Ethnic Studies field or related field, or PhD preferred. Living in a specific ethnic community is highly desirable. A Master’s in a related field, from an accredited institution, or a Bachelor’s degree with additional combination of coursework and relevant professional experience in the discipline, may be substituted. Individuals raised in, or having lived in the specific culture to be taught, are preferred, and will be given preference over those who have only studied the culture in question. Individuals seeking employment in the department should demonstrate that they have taught the subject on the secondary education level at a minimum.

11/06

Allied Health

Certification equal to or exceeding the level of program graduates.

11/06

American Sign Language

Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language, Linguistics, Deaf Studies, Deaf Education or related field required; master’s degree with relevant experience preferred; appropriate certifications preferred. Native ASL fluency preferred.

1/13

Anesthesia Technician

Minimum of an Associate Degree in Anesthesiology Technology, currently Certified Anesthesia Technician by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT) and current membership in ASATT. Minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience as an Anesthesia Technologist. Must be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and assessment of students and knowledgeable concerning national curricula, national accreditation and national certification. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical sites.

3/16

Anthropology

Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field, plus demonstrated expertise in the teaching area.

5/09

Apprenticeship/Construction (CAR, BLC, SHM, STI, PLT, SOE, HEO, ECT, EDT)

Certification and/or journeyman’s papers equal to or exceeding the level of program graduates. Minimum five-year’s work experience.

7/13

Art

For full-time ART faculty: Master’s degree in visual art required. For adjunct ART faculty: Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in art or related field.

1/13

Automotive Technology

Five years work experience; applicable ASE certifications; Pennsylvania Inspection and Emission Licenses; certifications and licenses must be maintained.

1/09

Aviation Technology

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred; one year of teaching experience as a flight and/or ground instructor with active FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate or FAA Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate.

11/18

 Barbering

 

 

An active barber-teacher's license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Barber Examiners or approved under Act 41 is required. Must be able to provide both lecture and hands-on, skills based instruction. Prior teaching experience preferred. 

Adjunct faculty must meet the same hiring criteria as above.

A barber-manager license may be acceptable for barber-teacher trainees, with approval from the department and academic division dean.                                                                                                                                                                  3/24

Biology

Requires one of the following: Master’s or doctorate in biology, 30 graduate biology credits, professional medical doctorate, (e.g., MD, DDS, DO, DVM), or a master’s degree in a recognized biological or medical sub-field. Adjunct faculty must also meet these requirements.

10/13

Biotechnology Instructor:
Minimum 3 years research experience in a laboratory and Bachelor’s degree in Biology (or biology-related field) required.  Ideal candidate is familiar with current equipment and able to troubleshoot protocols used to manipulate proteins and DNA/RNA.  Experience with students (college level or K12) is a plus.

12/21

Building Maintenance (MMT)

Five years’ work experience and certifications required by industry.

11/06

Business

MBA from an AACSB accredited institution preferred or a postgraduate business degree from an accredited institution. Undergraduate and graduate courses must include accounting, management, economics, finance, business law and marketing. Specific courses may have other requirements as deemed appropriate by the discipline (or department).

2/14

Central Service Technician

See below in Surgical Technology                                                                                  2/18

Chemistry

Master’s degree within the discipline or bachelor’s and 30 graduate credits within the discipline are required. Adjunct faculty must also meet these requirements, although professional experience teaching Chemistry can be considered in place of all or some of the 30 credits in Chemistry.

1/09

College Seminar

A successful applicant will be a current CCAC employee who meets the established hiring criteria for faculty in at least one CCAC discipline. Prior to initial hiring, applicants must successfully complete a College Seminar instructor training program. Applicants must demonstrate prior success in teaching students in the early stages of their college careers and show proficiency in using the technological applications required to function in a higher education setting. Continued employment teaching College Seminar is contingent on meeting ongoing professional development requirements as specified when course assignments are offered.

4/23

Computed Assisted Tomography (CAT Scanning) 

Certified in Radiography and CT Scanning and in good standing with the ARRT. Must have two years clinical supervision of student radiographers or teaching experience in an approved and good standing accredited Radiography Program recognized by a RAA or the JRCERT. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to and from clinical affiliates as assigned. Adjunct faculty clinical instructors must have a BA or BS degree in any discipline.

4/12

Computer Information Technology

Master's degree preferred in Information Technology, Information Science, Computer Science or a related technology field. Two years teaching or related work experience. Successful completion of one or more recognized industry certifications.

                                                                                                             3/24

Cosmetology Program

Adjunct Faculty – Current Pennsylvania Cosmetology license, current Pennsylvania Cosmetology teacher license and a minimum of four years current industry experience as a cosmetologist.

                                                                                                                          11/06

Counselor

Master's degree in counseling and two (2) years related experience required. College experience in counseling is preferred. Workload schedule may include evenings, Saturdays, as well as off-campus assignments.

3/22

Court Reporting

Highest certification in the field. Associates degree from a National Court Reporters Association approved school. Teaching and/or work experience preferred.

8/16

Criminal Justice/Criminology

Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in criminology, criminal justice, or a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in a related field with at least eighteen (18) graduate credits in a combination of courses in criminology, police science, corrections, the administration of criminal justice, law, legal studies or Homeland Security. Five years professional employment experience in criminal justice required. 

Alternatively, having fifteen years or more of criminal justice employment experience and a Master's degree.

3/24

Critical Reading Master’s degree in education with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate credits in reading required. 

For Adjuncts teaching CRE 070, 101, 103: Master’s degree in education with a minimum of fifteen (15) graduate credits in reading required with three years secondary-level teaching experience.

9/11

Culinary Arts

Degree in culinary arts and 5 years experience in field required; certified chef and teaching experience preferred. For adjunct faculty, demonstrated experience with 5 years in the field. High proficiency in specialty area(s) relative to course content level required. Teaching experience preferred.

10/07

Dance

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with significant performing and post-secondary teaching experience.

10/07

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in education, science or related field; current ARDMS registration in the following specialty areas of Abdominal (AB), Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN), Adult Echocardiography (AE), Vascular (VT) or Breast (BR) relative to the required course content to be taught. Minimum two years full-time experience as a registered sonographer within the last five years. Must be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and assessment of students and knowledgeable concerning current national curricula, national accreditation, national registration and have proficiency in curriculum development. Must be willing to coordinate clinical education with didactic education as assigned by the program director and to evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of the affiliate clinical education centers. Community college teaching experience preferred. Current Healthcare Provider certification in CPR/AED. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical affiliate sites.

2014

Dietary Manager/Dietetic Technician

Professional educator with a background in nutrition, healthcare, and food service. Registered Dietitian (RD) with Master’s degree in dietetics required (or Master’s degree in education or related field with a Bachelor's degree in dietetics) and a minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience. Community college teaching experience preferred. Proficiency in the following specialty area(s) relative to course content level required: food management and food preparation.

1/12

Early Education and Child Development

Master’s degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or related field with 18 credits of early education or child development. A minimum of 3 years professional experience (age/course relevant) working with children required.

7/17

Economics

Master’s degree in field or related business field; minimum of 15 undergraduate or graduate credits in economics preferred. Specific courses may have other requirements as deemed appropriate by the discipline (or department).

2/14

Education

Master’s degree or doctorate in education and K-12 experience are required. In addition, for Educational and Assistive Technology, demonstrated skills in the current use of technology in the Pre‑K-12 classroom are required.

7/17

Educational Technicians

Associate’s degree in field/related field. Minimum one-year experience in field/related field.

5/12


Engineering: Drawing and Design, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Science, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Technology

For full-time faculty: Master’s degree preferred in engineering technology discipline or a closely related field. Minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of experience in engineering or engineering technology field. For adjunct faculty: Discipline competency demonstrated through education, work experience, professional projects, licensure or degrees is required for all adjunct faculty positions. The ability to communicate complex engineering concepts at an introductory level is a requirement.

(Engineering drafting and design instructor)

For adjuncts teaching drafting and/or CADD courses: Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering technology discipline or a closely related field. Minimum requirement is an associate degree with 1-3 years of experience in engineering or engineering technology field. Discipline competency and experience in architectural, civil, mechanical, structural drafting or CADD is required. A high level of proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk 3D parametric software is required.


(Microcomputer electronics technology (MIT) instructor)

For adjuncts teaching MIT107 Electronic Fabrication: Bachelor’s degree preferred in Electrical/Electronic engineering technology discipline or a closely related field. Minimum requirement is an associate degree with 1-3 years of experience in Electrical/Electronic engineering technology or a closely related field. Discipline competency and experience in soldering and Electronics is required.

7/17

English

Master’s degree in English, Composition, Rhetoric, or Literature OR an undergraduate degree in English with Masters in closely-related field.All applicants must have at least 18 graduate credits in English Literature, Composition, Literary Theory, or Writing. All applicants must havecourses in both literature and composition studies.Some experience teaching composition at the college level is required.


Adjunct faculty need 18 graduate credits in composition/literature; however if teaching composition only, all 18 credits can be in composition. If teaching literature only, all 18 credits can be in literature.

3/19

English as a Second Language

Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or English (with a TESOL or TEFL certification.

9/18

Film Technician

Bachelor’s degree in Film Production with a specialty in one or more of the following areas; Grip, Electric, Sound, Camera and Scenic Paint with significant professional experience in the Film Production required. Master’s degree in Film production preferred. Film Production adjunct faculty need a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Film, Theatre or Art with some Film Production professional experience or significant professional experience in Film Production required.

7/17

Fire Science

Master’s degree in field or related field, three (3) years of relevant professional experience and demonstrated ability to teach all fire science department offerings. Teaching experience preferred. Adjunct faculty – Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of relevant professional experience or an associate degree in a relevant discipline and seven (7) years of relevant professional/technical experience and documented teaching ability.

11/06

Geography

Master’s degree or doctorate in Geography or related field.

7/17

Geology

Master’s degree or doctorate in geology or physical science related field with 12 geology or physical science graduate credits. Adjunct faculty with a master’s degree or doctorate in geology or physical science or geology/physical science related field.

3/18

Graphic Arts

Bachelor’s degree and two years continuous work in an appropriate field pertaining to graphic design with computers and/or specific discipline to be taught. Affirmation of mastery in discipline by portfolio review required. Master’s degree and one-year teaching experience preferred.

10/07

Health and Physical Education

For activity classes, Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education or related field required, with teaching experience preferred. For lecture classes, Master’s Degree in Health and Physical Education or related field and teaching experience required. Current CPR and AED certifications are required for all instructors. Certification to teach Health and Physical Education preferred.

2/17

Health Information Technology

Baccalaureate degree (Master's preferred) from an accredited institution, must be credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), must have a minimum of three years of documented recent practice experience in Health Information Management, two years of teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting, and knowledge of CAHIIM standards, accreditation processes and professional credentialing requirements. Knowledge of all domains of the Health Information Management profession including data content, structure and standards; information access, disclosure, privacy, and security; health information technologies; revenue management including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding; compliance; leadership and medical terminology.  Must be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and assessment of students. Applicants must have strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and technical proficiency with Health Information Management software, the Internet and Microsoft Office. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical affiliate sites.

2/20

Heating and Air Conditioning Technology

Associate degree in the field or closely related discipline required. Five years field experience; teaching experience preferred. EPA and NATE certifications required. RSES membership preferred. Microsoft office proficiency required with emphasis on technology usage in the classroom.

1/12

History

Master’s degree in history or master’s degree in closely related discipline with at least eighteen (18) graduate credits in history.

10/13

Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management

Masters degree preferred. Significant high level management experience in the hospitality industry and prior college level teaching experience. 

3/24

Interpreter Training

Master’s degree preferred in Interpreting, Deaf Studies, American Sign Language, or related field with major emphasis on interpreting. AA in Interpreting or BA in Interpreting with RID certifications, CI& CT, NIC Master, NIC Adv., or NIC required. CIT membership is recommended. Applicants must have demonstrated previous successful teaching experience. Applicants are expected to have strong communication skills; post-secondary teaching experience; professional work experience in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software such as PowerPoint and Blackboard. Candidate must maintain RID certification. Degrees must be from accredited institutions.

10/13

Journalism

Master’s degree in field or related area required.

11/06

Land Administration

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in business, legal studies or related field. Three years of experience in the oil and gas industry.

6/12

Languages

Master’s degree in the language to be taught or in Linguistics with native or near-native fluency in the language to be taught (reading, writing, speaking, understanding).

8/17

Librarian

Master’s degree in the field of library science and minimum three years of professional library experience including knowledge of information, public, and circulation procedures; knowledge in the use of computers in contemporary library services, supervisory experience is desirable.

1/09

Machinery

Associate’s degree in machining or related field. Discipline competency in machining and required safety procedures as demonstrated through education, teaching experience, work experience, professional projects, licensure or degrees required for all adjunct faculty positions. 5/12

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Scanning)Certified in Radiography  and MRI Scanning and in good standing with the ARRT. Must have two years clinical supervision of student radiographers or teaching experience in an approved and good standing accredited Radiography Program recognized by a RAA or the JRCERT. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to and from clinical affiliates as assigned. Adjunct faculty clinical instructors must have a BA or BS degree in any discipline.

4/12

Massage Therapy

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least three years of clinical and/or administrative experience within the last five years. Current Licensed Massage Therapist in Pennsylvania; current membership in American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) or Associated Bodywork and Massage Professional (ABMP); working knowledge of massage modalities (chair, deep tissue, neuromuscular and sports); teaching experience. Must have personal transportation and be willing to transfer to clinical affiliate sites.

1/13

Mathematics

MA or MS in mathematics or a Master’s in a related field with at least twenty-four (24) credits of graduate math, of which at least nine (9) credits are from among the following areas: real analysis, linear algebra, abstract algebra, and differential equations. Adjunct faculty must have, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or in a related discipline, which reflects sufficient mathematics coursework or a high level of math proficiency.

10/09

Medical Assistant

Minimum of an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting, currently credentialed in medical assisting by a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and current membership in the American Association of Medical Assistants. Minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience in healthcare, including a minimum of 40 hours of experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting performing or observing administrative and clinical procedures performed by medical assistants. Must have instruction in educational theory and techniques and be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and assessment of students and knowledgeable concerning national curricula, national accreditation and national certification. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical sites.

3/16

Multimedia

Bachelor’s degree in multimedia or related field; master’s degree preferred. Knowledge and experience with multimedia and computer graphics software used in courses required. Industry experience preferred.

1/13

Music

Master’s degree in music or music education.

11/06

Mythology

Master’s degree in Anthropology or Classics for Greek or Roman courses only) with a specialization/focus on mythology.

08/17

 Nuclear Medicine Technology

For Clinical/Lab Adjunct Faculty:  Minimum of  associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or related Radiologic Technology field from an accredited institution in good standing (bachelor's degree preferred), plus a certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology by NMTCB or ARRT, and 2 years clinical experience in nuclear medicine technology. Preferred experience working with nuclear medicine technology students at a clinical site.  For clinical adjuncts, must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical affiliate sites.

06/20

Nursing

For Full-time Faculty and Classroom Adjunct Faculty: RN (current PA license); master’s degree in nursing; clinical experience.


For Clinical/Lab Adjunct Faculty: RN (current PA license); Masters in nursing preferred or bachelor’s in nursing with documentation of active pursuit of a master’s degree in nursing; clinical experience. Minimum of three years of clinical experience within the past five years.

10/12

Occupational Therapy - Assistant Faculty

Master’s degree in occupational therapy, education, science or related field awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Current NBCOT certification and PA OT License or eligible for PA OT License. Minimum three years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy. Preferred experience in pediatric or mental health practice. This experience must include clinical practice and understanding and experience with occupational therapy assistants.Community college teaching experience preferred. Must be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and assessment of students and knowledgeable concerning current national curricula, national accreditation, and national certification. Must be willing to coordinate clinical education with didactic education; evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of the affiliate clinical sites; and organize, administer, review, and develop the effectiveness of the clinical experiences for students. Must have current Healthcare Provider certification in CPR/AED. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical affiliate sites.

2/18

Paralegal

Master’s degree in legal studies, law or a related area. Minimum one year of professional experience. JD preferred or an attorney.

10/07

Paramedic

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in EMS, education, science or related field; current PA certification as a Paramedic and NREMT certification as a Paramedic; current certification as an EMS Instructor by PA DOH; current certification as an American Heart Association Instructor for CPR, ACLS and PALS. Minimum three years’ experience as an ALS pre-hospital provider of emergency care and minimum one year of leadership experience in field. Must be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and assessment of students and knowledgeable concerning current national curricula, national accreditation, national registration and the requirement for state certification and licensure. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical affiliate sites.         5/14

Adjunct Faculty: Bachelor’s degree in EMS, education, science or related field; current PA certification as a Paramedic and NREMT certification as a Paramedic; current certification as an EMS Instructor by PA DOH; current certification as an American Heart Association Instructor for CPR, ACLS and PALS. Minimum two-year’s experience as an ALS pre-hospital provider of emergency care. Must be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and assessment of students and knowledgeable concerning current national curricula, national accreditation, national registration and the requirement for state certification and licensure. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical affiliate sites.          05/14    

Philosophy

Master’s degree in philosophy.

11/06

Physical Sciences and Physics

Master’s degree or doctorate in physics or applied physics related field with 18 graduate physics credits. Adjunct faculty with a master’s degree or doctorate in physics or physics related field.

Physics Lab instructor Minimum Requirements. Minimum 3 years of professional experience in research/science laboratory or engineering/technical field. Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Math, Engineering, Science, or related field required. The ideal candidate is familiar with current equipment and able to design, set up and troubleshoot physics lab experiments. Experience in teaching or interacting with students (college level or K12) is a plus.

1/22

Physical Therapist Assistant

Minimum of an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program with a Master’s degree in education, science or related field awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Current PA Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with Indirect Supervision status with a minimum of three years of documented experience in the field of physical therapy. Preferred experience in clinical student supervision. This experience must include clinical practice and understanding and experience with Physical Therapy Assistants. Community college teaching experience preferred. Must be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and assessment of students and knowledgeable concerning current national curricula, national accreditation, and national certification. Must be willing to coordinate clinical education with didactic education; evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of the affiliate clinical sites; and organize, administer, review, and develop the effectiveness of the clinical experiences for students. Must have current Healthcare Provider certification in CPR/AED. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical affiliate sites.

4/18


Political Science

Master’s degree in political science or a master’s degree in a related field with at least eighteen (18) graduate credits in political science.

11/06

Psychology

Master’s degree in psychology. Teaching PSY 230 requires a master’s degree in a social or behavioral science and drug and alcohol treatment experience.

10/13

Radiation Therapy

Master’s degree in education, science or health related field; a graduate of a regional or JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy program, Certified in Radiation Therapy Technology and in good standing with the ARRT. Must have three years clinical supervision of radiation therapy students and two years teaching experience in an approved and good standing accredited Radiation Therapy Program recognized by a regionally accredited association or the JRCERT. Experience as a program director preferred; knowledge of JRCERT compliance standards; experience in curriculum design, program administration and assessment. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical affiliate sites.

Program Director: Holds at minimum a master’s degree

Adjunct Didactic Instructor: Holds at minimum, a bachelor’s degree

Adjunct Clinical Education Coordinator: BA or BS degree, Certified in Radiation Therapy Technology and in good standing with the ARRT, 2 years clinical experience in radiation therapy and experience working with radiation therapy technology students at a clinical site. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical affiliate sites.

Clinical Adjunct Faculty: Holds at minimum, an associate’s degree and academic and professional credentials appropriate to the subject content area taught

7/20

Radiological Technology

Certified in Radiography and in good standing with the ARRT. Must have two years clinical supervision of student radiographers or teaching experience in an approved and good standing accredited Radiography Program recognized by a RAA or the JRCERT. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to and from clinical affiliates as assigned. Adjunct faculty clinical instructors must have a BA or BS degree in any discipline.

4/12

Real Estate

For Adjunct faculty: A valid Pennsylvania real estate license as a (broker and/or agent) and demonstrated work experience within five years required. Teaching experience preferred.

1/12

Respiratory Therapy

 Baccalaureate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required. Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license. A minimum of 15 years’ experience teaching as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program. A minimum of 15 years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.  A minimum of 5 years’ experience in adult Level 1 trauma and 3 years’ experience in neonatal/pediatric care.  Must have a certification with the American Heart Association ACLS, BLS, BLS Instructor, and PALS.  Experience in COARC accreditation process, NBRC examination process, online delivery of Respiratory Therapy courses, and Blackboard.  Excellent time management, verbal, writing, organization, and critical-thinking skills are required. Ability to provide a positive and effective learning environment.  Understanding of education environments including needs of adult learners.  Motivation, dedication and enthusiasm for teaching. Good organization and communication skills.

Adjuncts: Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy is required, Baccalaureate degree preferred. Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license. A minimum of four years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two years in clinical respiratory care;  have a minimum of two  years’ experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/ preceptor for students of such programs. Must have a certification with the American Heart Association ACLS and BLS. Excellent time management, verbal, writing, organization, and critical-thinking skills are required. Ability to provide a positive and effective learning environment.  Understanding of education environments including needs of adult learners.  Motivation, dedication and enthusiasm for teaching. Good organization and communication skills.

1/22

Sociology

Master’s degree in sociology or a master’s degree in closely related field with at least eighteen (18) graduate credits in sociology. Teaching SOC 117 and SOC 118 requires a master’s degree in a social or behavioral science and drug and alcohol treatment experience.

7/17

Social Work

Master's degree in social work from a CSWE accredited institution and two years professional work experience; licensure and teaching experience preferred.

7/17

Speech

Master’s degree in Communication or related field. At least eighteen (18) graduate credits in speech communication required.

11/06

Student Development Services (SDS)

Master’s degree in counseling or related field, which includes group work such as student personnel, social work, or psychology.

11/06

Surgical Technology/Central Service Technician

Associate’s degree (bachelor’s preferred) in education, science or related field; current NCCA certification (CST or CST/CSFA); minimum three years full-time experience in the operating room in the scrub role or three years of experience as an instructor of surgical technology or a combination of both within the past five years. Community college teaching experience preferred. Must be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and assessment of students and knowledgeable concerning current national curricula, national accreditation, and national certification. Must be willing to coordinate clinical education with didactic education; evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of the affiliate clinical sites; and organize, administer, review, and develop the effectiveness of the clinical experiences for students. Must have current Healthcare Provider certification in CPR/AED. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical affiliate sites.

2/18

Theater

Master’s degree in theater required with a concentration in theater performance and nine (9) graduate credits in a related field. Technical theater adjunct faculty need a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or significant professional experience in technical theater.

11/06

Tourism Management

Bachelor’s degree in field preferred and related experience.

10/07

Welding

High school diploma or GED required and 8 years’ experience with AWS, ASME and API certifications for select courses. Associate’s degree candidate. Full-time faculty require all welding certifications.

3/17