Lecturer - Medical Assistant Program

Utah State University•Price, UT

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About The Position

Utah State University (USU) is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable, and experienced candidate for a faculty position as a Lecturer in the Medical Assistant (MA) program at the USU Eastern Campus in Price, Utah. This position is a non-tenure track, academic-year (nine-month) appointment with the possibility of additional compensation for summer months, depending on summer work responsibilities, enrollment, and available funding. The primary role assignment is teaching (95%). Within the teaching role, the successful candidate is expected to teach 21 credit hours of medical assistant program coursework over two semesters. In addition, the faculty member will be expected to maintain regular office hours and provide direction, leadership, and oversight of the medical assistant program on the USU-Eastern campus. The additional role assignment is service (5%), and the successful candidate will be expected to provide meaningful service to the department, campus, university, the profession, and the community. The Department of Technology, Design, and Technical Education (TDTE) in the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will provide oversight for the program as part of the technical education certificate offerings in southeastern Utah. The successful candidate will report to the TDTE associate department head (director) over the health professions programs at USU.

Requirements

An associate degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of 3 years in a healthcare facility with a minimum of one year of direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting.
A current industry registration or certification in medical assisting through a nationally recognized and accredited certifying agency.
Classroom teaching experience
Understanding of and commitment to the Career and Technical Education mission of USU Eastern.
Desire to succeed and a willingness to work to become a better instructor.
Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse workforce in a multicultural setting.
Dynamic interpersonal skills and a commitment as a team member; ability to foster consensus and collaboration.
An ability to set specific program goals and develop related curriculum.
An ability to accommodate varying student learning needs through field exercises, labs, hands-on, lecture, self-directed learning, and clinical experience.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Skills in ordering equipment and supplies.
Ability to teach in-person and use systems for online university-level courses (e.g., Canvas).
Ability in hiring practices and personnel supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, non-verbally, and in writing.
Ability to develop and enforce policy and procedures.
Ability to plan, manage, evaluate, and achieve goals.
Ability to assess organization and individual performance.

Nice To Haves

A seasoned background in medical assisting, nursing, or closely related fields.
Formal teaching experience teaching at an accredited post-secondary institution.

Responsibilities

Assess the instructional needs of students in the program and coordinate the development of a plan to address these needs.
Maintain the primary responsibility for scheduling classes within the program, reporting to the Program director and Health Professions staff assistant.
Participate in the development of and assume responsibility for program oversight by the Director of Health Professions.
Assist and encourage full-time and part-time faculty within the program with their professional development, curriculum development, and meeting program outcome goals.
Participate in the annual review of the University catalog to assess program curricula and make recommendations for necessary changes.
Participate in the recruitment and interview process of qualified part-time faculty for the program and make recommendations as requested to the Director of Health Professions.
Complete peer-to-peer teaching evaluation of both full-time and part-time faculty in the program as assigned.
Coordinate departmental textbook and supply orders.
Maintain communication and work cooperatively with clinical instructors of off-campus instructional sites.
Assist with the coordination of Distance Education classes as required by the Director of Health Professions.
Serve on institutional committees, screening committees for faculty positions as assigned.
Maintaining appropriate contact and meeting the requirements of the program's accrediting agency.
Maintain quality assurance to remain compliant with all required agencies.
Meet with and obtain qualified preceptors in various off-campus clinical facilities.
Prepare on-site annual reviews required by the accrediting agency.
Prepare quarterly and/or annual reports and extensive self-study reports.
Recruit clinical sites from numerous facilities.
Prepare clinical site visits and continually meet requirements for state and national regulations.
Conduct recruitment sessions and conduct an application process that meets the requirements of the accrediting agency and advisory committee.
Recruit and maintain members of the program Advisory Committee from the community and meet at least once annually for input and reporting processes.
Maintain overload hours if another full-time faculty is not hired.
Provide oversight and leadership for the Medical Assisting program.
Maintain program compliance according to accreditation standards, state requirements, and regulations, as well as Utah State University Eastern standards.
Assist in developing the program and related curriculum in an online and on-ground format.
Manage curriculum implementation and ensure compliance with standards. Submit curriculum and textbook proposals as indicated by program evaluation, accreditation/licensure requirements, system alignment, or market needs.
Correspond with programmatic accreditation and/or licensing agencies and complete required reports in order to maintain programmatic accreditation and/or licensure status.
Support and enforce school and academic policies and procedures, advise and support instructors as needed, and utilize delivery methods that address students' different learning styles.
Develop program course scheduling and attend to other routine program activities in an efficient and effective manner.
Attend advisory board meetings and present program effectiveness data, direct the agenda, report program changes and updates to policies, curriculum, and processes.
Facilitate and monitor student progress from orientation to graduation, advise students, and maintain students' records.
Teach classes and provide instruction according to the needs of the program.
Develop externship/practicum/clinical affiliations as required by the program.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.
Adhere to applicable accreditation commission standards or agencies' regulations, the school policies and procedures, and the department's curricula.
Monitor school progress, conduct student orientations, and advise students throughout the program.
Assist with the ongoing review and development of curricula in the department and provide suggestions in accordance with established policies.
Attend orientations, staff meetings, and faculty meetings as scheduled.