Associate Faculty - Medical Assistant Instructor

Big Bend Community College • Moses Lake, WA

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About The Position

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Part-time/Associate Medical Assistant Instructor in the college's Medical Assistant Department.  This position is responsible to prepare and teach courses in the Medical Assistant program.  These courses are held on Saturdays from January through June.  This position reports to the Dean of Transfer and Allied Health and works closely with the Director of Health Education Programs. BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision. Vision:   To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed. Mission Serve as a Bridge Stand as a Leader Support for Success Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity. Guiding Principles Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity Embrace our Workplace Norms  Innovate Proactively Model Integrity Educate All If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

Requirements

• Current and unencumbered Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or LPN/RN license
• At least one (1) year clinical experience in an outpatient healthcare setting within the last five (5) years

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at a community college or providing training in a healthcare setting or inpatient education within the last five (5) years
• Experience implementing strategies to improve student success and retention
• Experience with online learning, hybrid courses, learning management systems (LMS)
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach assigned medical assistant core curriculum courses (MA 115, and MA 116) in accordance with the Master Course Outline and in consultation with the Director of Health Education Programs and the Dean of Transfer and Allied Health. Teaching assignments include day, evening, weekend and on or off campus assignment/labs.
• Utilize best practices for teaching medical assisting, engaging and motivating students to succeed.
• Meet the class times as required by the quarterly schedule and assist students as needed with questions related to the course(s) being taught.
• Utilize Canvas, the learning management system at BBCC, to provide students access to course materials and the course gradebook.
• Teach and maintain safety practices in the labs.
• Support students' academic success by maintaining regular office hour(s). Refer students to appropriate college resources as needed.
• Foster a flexible, healthy learning environment with respect for student diversity.
• Maintain positive and effective communications frequent communication with their students.
• Maintain and submit grades and attendance reports to college personnel when required. Post syllabi quarterly to the portal for each course taught.
• Maintain student course materials for two (2) quarters beyond the quarter of attendance.
• Submit assessment data in consultation with a full-time faculty member in the department.
• Assist with development, selection, and/or recommend selection of instructional materials for courses being taught.

Benefits

• Associate/Part-Time Faculty earn sick leave on a pro-rata basis on in-class hours based upon their percent of full-time for all part-time faculty contracts with each academic quarter (fall through spring).
• The college provides insurance and retirement benefits in accordance with the applicable statues and regulations governing Washington State employee benefits, funded through the state and in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the College.
• Retirement savings programs such as tax sheltered annuities, deferred compensation, and other savings programs are available for eligible employees who apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed