Medical Assistant Program- Adjunct Instructor

Delaware Technical Community College • Wilmington, DE

70d

About The Position

An incumbent is responsible for implementing curricula, instructing assigned courses consistent with syllabi, evaluating student learning, and fostering student success. An incumbent in this class typically reports to the Dean of Instruction through an Instructional Director, Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator. An incumbent is expected to plan, organize, and instruct in a manner to promote and direct successful student learning in keeping with the College's values and goals.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field and six (6) years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant American Medical Technologists (RMA AMT).

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and instructs courses as assigned by the Department Chairperson/supervisor, utilizing effective and engaging instructional strategies, the learning management system (LMS), appropriate communication, classroom management, leadership skills, and instructional/educational technology to promote student success.
• Demonstrates sound practices in instruction and classroom management that respond to students' diverse academic needs.
• Follows the prescribed course outline and uses texts selected by the department plus other supplemental material the Department Chairperson deems appropriate.
• Provides instruction according to the class meeting schedule and instructional hours established for the session (length of the course during the semester) and delivery method (face-to-face, hybrid, web-enhanced, or online). Notifies the Department Chairperson of the necessity of cancelling any class meeting prior to the class or in emergencies as soon thereafter as possible.
• Assists students toward the successful completion of course(s) that the instructor is teaching by providing outreach, guidance, and timely feedback.
• Makes oneself accessible and available to answer students' questions in a timely manner.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures relating to employment, academic matters, student behavior, and the Academic Calendar. Maintains adequate and timely student records (e.g. grade are posted in the LMS in a timely fashion). Evaluates and reports students' progress and attendance in a timely manner.
• Encourages students' completion of the course evaluation form, reviews course evaluation summaries and develops a plan for improvement, as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in various College meetings for the purpose of orientation, professional development or other departmental or operational activity as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree