Adjunct Instructor - Medical Assisting

Job Description:
Position: Adjunct Instructor - Medical Assisting
Unit: Division of Continuing Education (DCE)
Department: Medical Assisting
Reports To: Coordinator of Medical Assisting
Date: December 7, 2023
General Summary:
The Middlesex Community College Medical Assisting Program seeks to fill classroom part-time instructor positions in the Medical Assisting Program. The need is for faculty members dedicated to excellence and able to work inclusively with students of diverse identities and backgrounds. The Part-time Medical Assisting Faculty will be responsible for delivering classroom and possibly laboratory course content in accordance with program/college policies and procedures, as well as accreditation standards. The Medical Assisting Program at Middlesex Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and follows all accreditation procedures. Classes meet on different days and times during the week.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom instruction for sessions that last up to four hours. This may require preparation of materials, standing, conducting lecture/discussion, for a group of up to 30 students, and using a variety of instructional materials and technologies. Didactic instruction also includes exam preparation, proctoring, correcting, grading, and posting of exam grades.
• Provide laboratory instruction for courses with a skill component. This includes didactic presentations, demonstrations, skill remediation, and evaluation of skill competence. Lab instruction may also include preparation of equipment and materials for labs as well as securing/putting away equipment after the conclusion of the lab
• Promote employability skills and impress upon each student the importance of exhibiting appropriate conduct in the work setting.
• Acquire feedback to determine whether students understand each segment of the course.
• Maintain academic standards consistent with a professional certificate program.
• Evaluate students' progress often and share those evaluations with them promptly.
• Be available to students with concerns.
• Meet course objectives and requirements to meet student learning outcomes.
• Maintain and submit accurate records of student data by the deadlines determined.
• Meet, a minimum of, one time per semester with the Program Coordinator and attend advisory committee meetings annually.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a health-related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Medical Assisting or nursing
• Proficient in office administrative skills such as billing and coding, Electronic Health Records, computers for the medical office, etc.
• Teaching experience in a health field
• Demonstrated proficiency with the Internet, email, MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well with and to be sensitive to students, faculty, and staff of diverse identities such as sexual orientation, socioeconomic level, cultural, race, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years experience working as a Medical Assistant
• Current Certification as a Medical Assistant (AAMA or AMT).
• Teaching experience in a Medical Assistant program.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Additional Information:
Salary: The Adjunct Faculty salary range is determined in accordance with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement. For more information on DCE Salary Steps and Lab Ratio, see Article XIV of the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Location: Lowell Campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed
Starting Date: January 2024
Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.
Application Instructions:
Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via the online application:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
Pre-Employment Requirements:
The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.
Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.
Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.