FT - Instructor, Medical Assisting (9 month)

Stanly Community College • Crutchfield Education Center - Locust, NC

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Teach classroom sessions, evaluate student progress, mentor students, review and request new materials, maintain records, and prepare a variety of reports as requested. Assist Program Head with supervision and evaluation of externship activities. Assist the Program Head in developing and maintaining AAMA accreditation and program success. Clinical affiliates and/or off-site facilities may require faculty participating in clinical/off site activities to complete a criminal background check, drug screening, and provide proof of current immunization status, health status, and CPR certification. Faculty are required to present verification of current up to date immunizations, as required by the facility, and current CPR status, as required by the facility, to their supervisor annually.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Medical Assisting or related field.
• Five years of experience in the field of medical assisting.
• Be a Certified Medical Assistant or have qualifications otherwise acceptable.
• Be knowledgeable in the MAERB core curriculum.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in areas expected to teach.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, individual initiative, independent actions within a professional environment.
• Verification of current up to date immunizations, as required by the facility, and current CPR status, as required by the facility, to their supervisor annually.
• Criminal background check, drug screening, and provide proof of current immunization status, health status, and CPR certification may be required by clinical affiliates and/or off-site facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a Health Care related field.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Documented education in instructional methodology.

Responsibilities

• Develop syllabi for and instruct courses in Medical Assisting.
• Create, administer, grade and maintain records for exams, projects, activities and reports for evaluation of students in each course.
• Counsel/mentor students on a mid-semester and end-semester basis in relation to academic progress.
• Participate in the evaluation of and acquisition of instructional materials, audio-visual aids, support and equipment needs.
• Maintain daily office hours as part of workload.
• Assist in teaching certification and diploma classes taught in the medical assisting program.
• Assist in teaching day, night, and weekend classes taught in the medical assisting program.
• Teach program material via seated and online classes as required by the schedule.
• Facilitate regular and substantive interaction via proactive communication with students.
• Ensure classrooms, labs, and lab equipment are in good repair and maintain a safe environment for students and employees.
• Serve as a mentor to students in your area of expertise.
• Communicate effectively with students, supervisor and colleagues.
• Contact out-of-state students via email or postal mail with information related to program compliance with licensure requirements in their state of residence as required by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Participate in the revision process as needed for course(s) or curriculums in field or related areas.
• Participate in professional organizations, attend conferences and workshops as appropriate and maintain professional contacts with instructors in similar instructional areas on other campuses.
• Aid the Program Head with organizing annual advisory committee meetings, keep minutes and assist in the recruitment of new members.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention for the Medical Assisting program.
• Establish community relations and make arrangements for guest speakers, field trips, etc.
• Aid in establishing course offerings and scheduling curriculum courses.
• Assist students with career opportunities in conjunction with Student Services.
• Aid the Program Head in budget needs for equipment, supplies, travel needs for program, and recommend purchases when appropriate.
• Review and recommend texts for use in program courses.
• Assist in recruitment of full-time and part-time faculty.
• Assist Program Head with supervision and evaluation of students in class, lab, and externship performance.
• Assist in maintenance of lab equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with externship affiliates, implement, and evaluate student externship performance.
• Assist in the Medical Assisting Club and outside community services programs related to the medical assisting field.
• Provide regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students including grading of assignments.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time faculty who was continuously employed in the same position prior to September 1, 2021, are not required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 and their job duties may be modified if they are denied entry to a facility due to vaccination status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree