Adjunct Faculty: Medical Assistant

Louisiana Community and Technical College System•Ville Platte, LA

40d

About The Position

Provides competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise. Teaches college-level Medical Assistant classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, clinical protocols, and instructional materials. Demonstrates technical proficiency with Canvas, LOLA, Webex, Microsoft Teams, CastleBranch and any software or technical systems used by the program. Prepares or assists in the preparation of materials used in academic administration and clinical coordination when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material. Prepares and administers didactic examinations, student clinical assessments, and other teaching aids needed to fulfill objectives of program. Sets up classroom, lab, equipment, projects, assignments, etc. in preparation for each new phase or class start. Evaluates the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria. Maintains accurate records of attendance, grades, progress of students, and reports the same in a timely manner to supervisor. Provides academic, clinical and career advice to students and promotes student leadership and enrichment experiences. Continues as a competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, clinical skills, and updating professional competencies. Conducts individual and small group instruction. Learns new teaching pedagogy and new software, as required. Works independently and in a team environment. Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills. Standard duties expected of all faculty include developing and evaluating curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.

Requirements

Current unrestricted Licensure as a Practical Nurse or related healthcare experience including but not limited to: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical procedures in healthcare settings including but not limited to: hospital setting, physician group setting, urgent care setting, etc.
Passing pre-employment criminal background & drug screen are required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Education or related field.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in healthcare related field
Experience teaching Medical Assisting courses at the Community College level.
Experience in online teaching.

Responsibilities

Provides competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
Teaches college-level Medical Assistant classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, clinical protocols, and instructional materials.
Demonstrates technical proficiency with Canvas, LOLA, Webex, Microsoft Teams, CastleBranch and any software or technical systems used by the program.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of materials used in academic administration and clinical coordination when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
Prepares and administers didactic examinations, student clinical assessments, and other teaching aids needed to fulfill objectives of program. Sets up classroom, lab, equipment, projects, assignments, etc. in preparation for each new phase or class start.
Evaluates the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
Maintains accurate records of attendance, grades, progress of students, and reports the same in a timely manner to supervisor.
Provides academic, clinical and career advice to students and promotes student leadership and enrichment experiences.
Continues as a competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, clinical skills, and updating professional competencies.
Conducts individual and small group instruction.
Learns new teaching pedagogy and new software, as required.
Works independently and in a team environment.
Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills.
Standard duties expected of all faculty include developing and evaluating curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.