Adjunct Faculty - Lactation Consultant Program Clinical Instructor

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for a Adjunct Faculty - Lactation Consultant Program Clinical Instructor.

• Current certification, registration, and/or have MI license with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a health care profession with direct patient contact is required.
• Earned Associate's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution required.

The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following:

• Mastery of skills in lactation consulting
• Teaching ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment

• Notify the Associate Dean as soon as possible if unable to meet scheduled clinic session; schedule personal vacations to prevent absence in College schedule.
• Faithfully follow the Competencies for Lactation Consultant Education Programs as defined by LEAARC and CAAHEP
• Maintain appropriate records of students’ attendance, intermediate, and final grades; submit required reports to the appropriate office by the scheduled deadlines.
• Responsible for performing, analyzing and reporting assessment of student learning.
• Follow the chain of command with reporting any concerns to the Curriculum Coordinator
• Follow the guidelines of College policies and incorporate required elements of the course master into course syllabus; adhere to the written syllabus throughout the semester, within reasonable limits; participate in the College course evaluation process.
• Travel to each location where a lactation consultant student is assigned, provide supervision and related assessments of the student’s progress in achieving acceptable program requirements including the necessary clinical skills to complete the accredited course, as the student progresses from observation of the mentor, to supervision by the mentor and moving from a novice to competent practitioner
• Uphold the best scholarly and ethical standards of his or her discipline.
• Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to various clinical sites.
• Teach course(s) in accordance with the description in the Course Master and in accordance with Department and/or standardized course policies. It is recognized that the methods, procedures, and interpretations of various instructors may differ.
• Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, familial status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other status protected by law.
• Meet all scheduled sessions.
• Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in the classroom, clinic or an online learning environment.
• Make a reasonable effort to participate in professional development activities in order to identify and implement effective teaching strategies that foster student learning.
• Make himself or herself available for student consultations and provide guidance to students to promote student learning and success.
• Provide direct patient lactation care when necessary as part of mentorship process.
• Be informed of the Colleges support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable.
• And Program Director.
• Make every reasonable effort to attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Provide instruction, student evaluation and progress reports for students in the clinical courses of the Mother Nurture Lactation Consultant program.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
• Participate in didactic activities when needed such as didactic lectures and clinical labs.
• Make a reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and ensure that his or her evaluations of students reflect each student’s performance.
• Behave appropriately in dealing with students and staff to maintain a scholarly and professional atmosphere.

• Within the scope of the job, requires mastery of skills in lactation consulting, teaching ability, ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment

Protective Equipment

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

• Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Office of Retirement System (ORS) provides a choice between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. Employees contribute between 0% and 13% in addition to HFC contributions towards retirement, based on plan choice.

• Employment Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off