Adjunct Faculty – Medical Assistant

Sowela Technical Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Generous leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sowela Technical Community College seeks qualified candidates for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in Medical Assistant. The role involves teaching and supporting programmatic activities within a collegial learning environment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Ideal candidates should have a CMA certification or equivalent, a strong background in healthcare, and at least three years of clinical experience. Join our community-focused institution that emphasizes professional development and educational excellence.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of recent clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to provide instruction and evaluate medical competencies.
• Knowledge of anatomy, pharmacology, and patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate learning experiences for students.
• Assess student learning and maintain office hours.
• Participate in departmental and college meetings.

Skills

Medical assisting theory and practice

Classroom and clinical instruction

Student record maintenance

Effective communication

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – Medical Assistant

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Empowering Future Healthcare Professionals, Promoting Excellence in Patient Care, and Advancing Student Success.

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Medical Assistant within the Nursing and Allied Health Division. This is a part-time position.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting instructional and programmatic activities as assigned while fostering a positive and collegial learning environment. Part-time employees are expected to uphold the College’s mission, vision, and values, and to comply with the Faculty Handbook and all applicable college policies and procedures.

This position reports directly to the Department Chair within the Nursing and Allied Health Division.

Duties and Responsibilities

40% Teaching

• Prepares, provides and coordinates learning experiences in accordance with learning objectives and students' needs and abilities.

35% Teaching and preparations

• Utilizes resources including lab to help students to learn.
• Assesses student learning in accordance with college and department policy. Maintains a minimum of 10 office hours per week.
• Meets all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe.
• Advises students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed.
• Submits syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance electronic timesheets, and other reports by established deadlines.

10% Administrative

• Notifies program director/manager of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner.
• Attends all departmental, division, and general facility meetings.
• Attends convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia).
• Adheres to professional standards of conduct.
• Participates in the facility evaluation process.

10% Service

• Contributes to the college and discipline by collaborating with others and the service to the college.
• Engages in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and facility area expertise.

Required Education

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN).

Required Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years of recent clinical experience in a healthcare setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of medical assisting theory and practice, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, laboratory procedures, EKG, phlebotomy, medical office administration, healthcare regulations, and patient care standards.
• Skills: Ability to provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction; demonstrate and evaluate medical assisting competencies; develop and implement curriculum; utilize instructional technology; maintain accurate student records; communicate effectively with students, faculty, healthcare partners, and accrediting agencies; and foster a positive learning environment that promotes student success.
• Abilities: Ability to supervise students in clinical and laboratory settings, evaluate student performance, maintain professional standards, and prepare students for national certification examinations and employment in healthcare settings.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Preferred Education

• Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Preferred Experience

• Teaching or Clinical instruction experience.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

Why Join BRCC

Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.