Adjunct Instructor - Medical Assistant

About the position

Hagerstown Community College is accepting applications for part-time adjunct instructors to teach CNA/GNA classroom courses within the Allied Health program of the Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education division. This position is open until filled, and applications will be accepted continuously until the position is closed. The role involves teaching responsibilities, maintaining certifications, and participating in course development and student recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Seek continuous improvement in teaching methodology and student-centered learning.
• Maintain appropriate area of Allied Health Certification and remain current in other related Allied Health disciplines.
• Maintain scheduled availability to students.
• Participate with other faculty in developing and managing courses and curricula.
• Assist in student recruitment and selection.
• Maintain laboratories, supplies, and/or equipment.
• Remain knowledgeable about the College, its structure, culture, policies, practices, and appropriate areas of Allied Health.
• Attend regular meetings with the WSCE Allied Health program manager.
• Teach assigned courses, utilizing strategies and activities to promote student engagement and enhanced student learning.
• Follow established rules and guidelines of appropriate area of Allied Health.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor all course and clinical documentation.
• Teach Medical Assisting courses using National Healthcareer Association (NHA) materials.
• Provide hands-on Medical Assisting skills training.
• Prepare students to sit for the CCMA exam through NHA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working as a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or higher certification such as RN, PA.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred, which may be supplemented through an accredited 16+ hour course in train-the-trainer or teaching adult learners.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word, and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Teaching experience preferred.