Medical Assistant Instructor

Institute for Business and Tec•Citrus Heights, CA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Instructor assists students in meeting their academic and career goals by providing an engaging teaching and learning environment using sound pedagogical strategies based on approved syllabi. The instructor provides effective instruction, stays current in the scholarship and practice of the discipline and teaching methodology, supports academic quality standards, and demonstrates a commitment to student retention and success. The role helps create and maintain a student-centered learning environment with a culture of student learning assessment at the course, program, and institutional levels. The position may be part time, working either 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with occasional Fridays, or full time, working both schedules Monday through Thursday, with occasional Fridays. The part-time position is salaried and the full-time position is hourly.

Requirements

Active CCMA.
Three years of recent experience in the field.

Responsibilities

Adhere to requirements requested by the California Department of Public Health Laboratory Field Services.
Teach assigned courses in accordance with established course syllabi.
Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
Coach, guide, mentor, and monitor students, and empower them to achieve success.
Provide academic support and advice, referrals, tutoring, and other assistance as needed; use technology for academic alerts and interventions.
Teach according to the assigned schedule and modality and complete related administrative duties, including attendance taking and final grade submission.
Participate fully in campus retention initiatives and use provided system tools to support student retention and success.
Demonstrate expertise in retention strategy solutions and social media excellence in all modalities, as appropriate.
Manage classroom conditions and the learning environment through active instructor presence to promote a positive classroom environment.
Conduct assigned program and course curriculum assessment and evaluation duties.
Demonstrate professional growth and academic currency.
Keep the annual professional development plan updated according to accreditation requirements and ensure faculty and in-service professional development.