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Adjunct Faculty for Health and Wellness Coaching CCL

Maricopa Community College district
United States, Arizona, Glendale
April 17, 2024


Adjunct Faculty for Health and Wellness Coaching CCL

Job ID: 317898
Location: Glendale Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

Not Eligible for Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

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About Us

  • Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
  • One of the largest community college systems in the country
  • 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
  • Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
  • 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers


Job Summary

This adjunct faculty position will provide weekly instruction for the Health and Wellness Coaching certificate program. The teaching curriculum includes training for the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). This position will utilize in-person and/or live on-line classroom instruction.

Essential Functions
  • Instructs and supervises a diverse population of students in classroom and online settings.
  • Delivers instruction in alignment with the coaching competencies developed and overseen by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).
  • Develops written syllabi/course outlines, point distribution and grading standards, and course materials commensurate with others teaching the same courses and with college standards.
  • Uses learning management system (Canvas) to communicate important information to students (e.g., scores, announcements, calendar) as well as a vehicle to improve student access to instructional resources.
  • Prepares and grades written exams, quizzes, and other assignments aligned with course competencies and level of expectation common to all faculty teaching that course and submits final grade for each student to the college records office.
  • Monitors students' academic progress. Seeks ways to connect with "at risk" students and identify (and provide, whenever possible) relevant supports/resources to increase the probability of their long-term success.
  • Participates in course level assessment and uses results as a monitoring tool for the continuous improvement of students' academic success; prepares assessment reports for the department Assessment Coordinator.
  • Is available outside of class meeting time to assist individuals and small groups with their questions/concerns (e.g., before or after class office hours, via email, via video conferencing).
  • Works with program coordinator, department staff and other faculty teaching the same course to revise content, activities, instructional materials/technology, and pedagogical strategies to keep course current as well as improve student retention and achievement.
  • Remains current with developments in health and wellness coaching through reading of professional journals, participation and/or presentations at conferences, courses, seminars, and/or workshops, and/or other professional development activities.
  • Meets deadlines established by department and college including those related to student attendance and withdrawal and submission of official rosters and grades.
  • Abides by district's Administrative Regulations, Federal, state and college policies.
  • Attends/completes required college/district meetings, training sessions, acknowledgments and disclosures.


Minimum Qualifications
  • NBHWC Certified Health & Wellness Coach
  • Master's Degree in Health-Related Field
  • 200 hours of Health and Wellness Coaching


Desired Qualifications
  • Experience teaching health and wellness related courses at a college, university or educational setting.
  • Experience with face to face, and live-online instruction.
  • Experience teaching NBHWC exam competencies


Special Working Conditions

Potential for teaching live-online (synchronous).

How to Apply

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill, and ability.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following items
  • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
  • Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.


    Posting Close Date

    Open until filled

    EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

    Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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