Adjunct Faculty- Medical Assistant

ICC Illinois Central College; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois Central College's Medical Assistant Program seeks Adjunct Faculty to teach Medical Assisting courses at the Peoria Campus. Day and Evening courses are available, with part-time schedules and up to 12 contact hours per semester.

Faculty will align with accreditation standards, assess student learning, maintain office hours, and follow syllabi to support student success.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years clinical CMA experience.
• Illinois CMA/CCMA/RMA license required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met.
• Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork.
• Maintain office hours and availability to support student success.
• Communicate with students to ensure student success and progress.
• Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to improve the student experience and meet institutional needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication with students

Education

Associate's degree or higher in related field

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty- Medical Assistant

Campus: Peoria Campus

Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time

Department: Health Careers (JM - Faculty)

Start Date: 05/31/2026

Job Description: Summary

The Medical Assistant Program is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach Medical Assisting Courses. Day and Evening course schedules are available. Adjunct Faculty will adhere to accreditation standards, align education with teaching and learning standards and best practices, assess student learning and skill competence, evaluate and ensure effectiveness of learning experiences for courses to which they are assigned. Adjunct Faculty must follow institutional syllabus. Additionally, Adjunct Faculty will be required to maintain office hours to best ensure student success. Adjunct Faculty teach on a part time basis up to 12 contact hours per semester. If courses are available, adjuncts may continue to teach for future semesters.

Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire.

Essential Functions

• Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met, when appropriate.


• Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork.


• Maintain office hours and availability.


• Communicate with students working to ensure student success.


• Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution.


• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Two (2) years clinical experience in a medical office practice as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).


• Current Illinois License as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in related field.


• Three or more years of clinical experience.


• Teaching experience in higher education.


• Community College experience.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off


• 11 paid holidays


• 2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance


• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children


• on-site childcare center


• 403(b) retirement plans


• and State University Retirement System pension plan.

Make an Impact at Illinois Central College

At Illinois Central College, our employees help transform lives through education and strengthen the communities we serve.

From faculty to staff, every role contributes to student success and community impact.

At ICC you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference in students’ lives


• Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to education and service


• Contribute to the growth and success of our local communities