Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting

Brigham Young University–Hawaii•Salt Lake City, UT

12d

About The Position

Department: Medical Assisting This position has no official end date. We invite you to apply at any time. We review applications every semester to help us fill vacancies for our classes. If we do not have an opening now, we will contact applicants as enrollment increases in this area. We seek industry professionals with the time and flexibility to work with us and our students. They will have a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate education. In addition to fulfilling this purpose, each employee continuously strives to bring about the mission of Ensign College, which is to develop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ. The objective of the certificate/program is to prepare students for jobs as a Medical Assistant. Upon completion of the certificate/degree, students will be prepared with the administrative and clinical skills to prosper in the fast-paced field of healthcare. Ensign College is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, or veteran's status. As an educational institution owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ensign College gives lawful hiring preference to qualified, faithful members of the Church who are in good standing. Founded in 1886, Ensign College educates 2,200 students annually from 43 U.S. states and more than 30 countries. Ensign College trains students to be job-ready proficient in one to two years at its campus in downtown Salt Lake City and online. It offers in-demand professional certificates and associate degrees, allowing students to earn a working wage while furthering their education. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ensign College helps students achieve self-reliance in a Christ-centered environment. Call (801) 524-8100 or visit ensign.edu to learn more.

Requirements

Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Worthiness to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Receive clearance from the Church Educational System Ecclesiastical Clearance Office.
Commitment to bring about the purposes of Ensign College.
Resides in Utah.
Master’s degree/equivalent related certifications.
Proven teaching ability at the college level and an understanding of collaborative learning and competency-based instruction.
Experience developing and implementing course content in Medical Assisting.
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, administrative, organizational, writing, and computer skills.
Ability to apply field-related skills to the development and/or advancement of course content and delivery.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete all required training (FERPA, Title IX, etc.)
Review all instructional materials (Teaching plans, syllabi, etc.)
Support our unique learning and teaching framework.
Create and execute immersive learning opportunities.
Plan, prepare from, and follow an approved course curriculum with measurable objectives for each course taught.
Creates and maintains a suitable environment for learning.
Focus class interactions on immersive discussions and activities
Evaluate student learning using multiple means of assessment.
Maintain and submit timely and detailed student grade records.
Maintain a typical teaching load of one to three classes a semester as needed.
Attend one-on-ones and other meetings as necessary.
Communicate concerns, suggestions, and recommendations to the program chair.