Medical Assisting - Part-Time Faculty/Instructor

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In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment - where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses 

Competency Based Education

Online

Medical Assisting Adjunct -  Description

South College is inviting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty Member for the Medical Assisting program at the Dallas campus. This role involves teaching in-person courses on campus as well as online courses. The ideal candidate will be innovative and utilize diverse instructional methods to effectively engage students with different learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Effectively conducts lectures, laboratory sessions, and clinical courses as required.
• Assists in implementing South College policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with South College’s philosophy.
• Keeps students informed of their progress by promptly grading assignments, projects, skill assessments, competency evaluations/mastery of competencies in the clinical lab, and other tasks.
• Facilitates student connections with relevant campus and community resources.
• Aids in registration, recruitment, and retention efforts, ensuring thorough management of all required tasks.
• Supports the program director with accreditation-related tasks such as accreditation reports, self-studies, and site visits when requested.

Education 

A minimum requirement includes holding a satisfactory bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline and possessing a certified license in Medical Assisting.

Experience

• Understanding of educational theory and techniques.
• Prior experience instructing in any medical assisting program and/or working as a medical assistant.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing technology for instructional purposes.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Dedication to fostering student achievement and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.
• Candidates should have either foundational or advanced knowledge in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical assisting/nursing, phlebotomy skills, pharmacology, diseases of the body, office administration, and medical law and ethics.
• Experience in LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, D2L, etc.).

Preference will be given to those with a proven record of excellence in teaching at the post-secondary or higher education level.