Medical Assistant Adjunct Instructor

Dorsey College • Woodhaven, MI

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant Instructor delivers assigned courses in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory formats using approved course outlines, materials, and teaching methods. The instructor helps students achieve course competencies, assesses their learning, responds to questions and concerns, and supports student retention, success, and attendance. The role also involves advising students, maintaining a professional and compliant classroom, preparing classroom information and equipment, participating in institutional activities, supporting other departments, and maintaining relationships with employers.

The position requires a degree, diploma, or certificate in the field taught from an appropriately accredited post-secondary institution and either two years of documented experience in the subject or, for instructors without specific education in the field, three years of significant job-related documented experience. A recognized certification in the field must be obtained within 120 days of the first day teaching and maintained according to the issuing agency’s guidelines. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

The employee may need to work evenings or weekends when necessary to meet deadlines or meet with prospective students. Physical demands include regularly seeing, talking, and hearing, and frequently standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, and using hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard, and other office equipment. Employment is at-will; duties may include other assignments as needed.

Requirements

• A degree, diploma, or certificate in the field taught from a post-secondary institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, plus two years of documented experience in the subject taught; alternatively, three years of significant job-related documented experience for instructors without specific education in the field.
• Obtain certification from a recognized certification agency in the field taught within 120 days of the first day teaching at Dorsey Schools and maintain it according to the agency’s guidelines.
• Be resourceful and able to solve problems.
• Work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, initiative, and creativity, and be able to motivate staff.
• Be proficient with basic office equipment, computers, and applications including Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory formats using approved course outlines, materials, and teaching methods that address different learning modalities.
• Assess student learning using appropriate methods.
• Conduct engaging classroom lectures and/or laboratory sessions based on course outlines.
• Motivate students, respond sensitively to concerns, and involve students in classroom discussions and activities.
• Advise students on attendance, grades, and issues affecting successful course completion.
• Contact absent students by text, email, and/or phone as needed to improve retention.
• Manage the classroom in compliance with campus policies, including policies on classroom management, attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Prepare for class by displaying the instructor’s name and contact information, date, class name, current objectives, and next-session objectives on the whiteboard.
• Monitor and prepare supplies and equipment before class, and notify appropriate campus personnel when areas need attention.
• Participate in faculty, staff, committee, and in-service meetings; commencement attendance is strongly encouraged.
• Pursue professional growth in the subject taught through relevant professional, educational, research, business, or continuing-education activities.
• Support departments including Financial Aid, Admissions, and Career Services.
• Conduct educational activities legally and ethically.
• Work within the Faculty Development Program or other identified criteria to support continuous improvement, including measures such as success, retention, attendance, student evaluations, and final exam pass rates.
• Maintain employer relationships through at least annual contacts, including at least one site visit and one contact that may be by phone.

Benefits

• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Tuition discount opportunities for select online Lindenwood University degrees for qualifying employees.
• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Eleven paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed