Summary
D’Youville University’s Center for Workforce Development is seeking Adjunct Allied Health Workforce Instructors to support short-term healthcare certificate programs. This role is intended for qualified healthcare professionals who are actively certified, licensed, or otherwise qualified in the specific area they will teach.
Instructors will support workforce programs through classroom instruction, online course support, hands-on skills training, demonstrations, simulations, competency checkoffs, student coaching, and workplace-readiness preparation.
This position is not intended for general teaching applicants. Candidates must have direct experience and, where required, active certification, licensure, or instructor eligibility in the specific program area they are applying to teach.
This is a part-time, course-based position. Assignments will vary based on program offerings, enrollment, instructor qualifications, and student needs. Some instruction may occur online or in hybrid formats, but hands-on skills training, demonstrations, labs, and competency checkoffs will be conducted in person as required.
Potential Program Areas
Qualified instructors may support one or more of the following workforce programs, depending on credential, experience, and program need:
- Phlebotomy Technician
- EKG Technician
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Medical Assistant
- Community Health Worker
- Behavioral Health Technician
- Medical Receptionist / Medical Administrative Assistant
- Patient care and allied health skills
- Other employer-responsive healthcare workforce programs
Responsibilities
- Teach or support short-term healthcare workforce courses in online, hybrid, or in-person formats.
- Provide instruction aligned with program curriculum, certification requirements, employer expectations, and student learning outcomes.
- Lead hands-on skills labs, demonstrations, practice sessions, simulations, and competency checkoffs.
- Evaluate student readiness and document attendance, participation, skills performance, and completion requirements.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and remediation to students preparing for entry-level healthcare roles.
- Reinforce workplace expectations, including professionalism, communication, attendance, safety, confidentiality, and patient-centered care.
- Support students using online learning platforms, course materials, and certification preparation resources.
- Collaborate with the Director of Workforce Development, program leads, employer partners, and other instructors to ensure program quality.
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and professional learning environment.
- Follow all applicable D’Youville policies, program requirements, clinical expectations, and certification or regulatory standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Active certification, license, credential, or documented professional qualification in the program area being taught, where applicable.
Experience
Direct professional experience in the healthcare, allied health, technical, or workforce area being taught.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to meet program-specific instructor eligibility requirements.
- Ability to teach, demonstrate, supervise, and evaluate entry-level healthcare or allied health skills.
- Strong communication, organization, documentation, and student support skills.
- Ability to work effectively with adult learners and students entering healthcare for the first time.
- Commitment to student success, workforce development, professional standards, and safe practice.
- Ability to support in-person labs, demonstrations, skills practice, and competency checkoffs as required by the program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior teaching, training, precepting, mentoring, or staff development experience.
- Experience with short-term workforce programs, adult learners, or entry-level healthcare training.
- Experience with skills labs, competency checkoffs, simulations, or certification preparation.
- Experience using Canvas or other online learning platforms.
- Experience working with healthcare employers, clinical teams, or workforce development programs.
- Flexibility to teach evenings, weekends, or accelerated course formats.
Program-Specific Qualification Examples
Depending on the course assignment, candidates may need to meet requirements such as:
- Current certification or significant experience as a Phlebotomy Technician for phlebotomy instruction.
- Current certification or documented experience in EKG, cardiology, or related clinical testing for EKG instruction.
- Current certification or documented experience in sterile processing, central service, or surgical services for Sterile Processing instruction.
- Current pharmacy technician certification or documented pharmacy technician experience for Pharmacy Technician instruction.
- Current Medical Assistant certification or documented Medical Assistant experience for Medical Assistant instruction.
- Community health, care coordination, public health, or related experience for Community Health Worker instruction.
- Behavioral health, human services, mental health, or related experience for Behavioral Health Technician instruction.
- Medical office, patient access, healthcare administration, or related experience for Medical Receptionist / Medical Administrative Assistant instruction.
Application Instructions
Applicants should clearly identify the program area or areas they are qualified to teach and include any relevant licenses, certifications, credentials, or professional experience.
Please specify your qualifications for one or more of the following areas:
- Phlebotomy Technician
- EKG Technician
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Medical Assistant
- Community Health Worker
- Behavioral Health Technician
- Medical Receptionist / Medical Administrative Assistant
- Other allied health or healthcare workforce area
Work Remotely - Hybrid Responsibilities
Work Location: Buffalo, NY
Job Type: Adjunct
About D'Youville University
Shaping the Future of Education at D'Youville University
D’Youville University, a nationally ranked private university in Buffalo, New York, is transforming lives through a unique blend of academics and holistic development. Committed to promoting a health mind, body, and spirit, D’Youville empowers individuals to realize their potential, thrive in their careers, and make meaningful contributions to society.
A Dynamic and Purpose-Driven Community
Located on Buffalo’s vibrant West Side, just blocks from a bustling downtown, D’Youville University is deeply embedded in an energetic, diverse urban landscape. Under the visionary leadership of President Lorrie Clemo, the university is undergoing an exciting evolution, with innovative initiatives designed to meet societal needs, elevate student experiences, expand career readiness, and solidify our role as a leader in 21st-century education.
A Place for Growth and Innovation
D’Youville University offers education across health sciences and business, with a range of degree levels, advanced certificates, accelerated paths, and community-engaged learning experiences. Our dedication to preparing students for successful careers is showcased in our national ranking for social mobility making us the top private university in the City of Buffalo.
Why Work with Us?
As a D’Youville University Saint, you’ll be joining a collaborative, innovation-driven community committed to academic excellence, social responsibility, and transformative growth. When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a university making a real difference—for our students, our community, and our world. Explore the possibilities at dyu.edu.
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