Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assisting

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 16,800 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is seeking a part-time instructor at Scott Community College to teach courses and assess learning outcomes. The role includes evening courses and multiple sites, with a focus on excellence in teaching and service.

Required CMA or RMA certification with at least three years of full-time clinical experience in the last seven years. Other program-specific requirements may apply per Iowa standards.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service.
• Position requires CMA or RMA certification and relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the course development model.
• Collaborate in curriculum development and revision.
• Meet scheduled classes and attend meetings.
• Ensure student outcomes are achieved in each course.
• Evaluate and record student performance and provide feedback.
• Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Job description

Welcome to Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. We are so glad you are here.

This is a part-time position, responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in assigned discipline. Assignments may include alternative delivery methods, evening courses, and multiple sites. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

Location: Scott Community College

Required Qualifications

A faculty member must be a Certified Medical Assistant ( CMA ) or Registered Medical Assistant ( RMA ). These certifications demonstrate a foundational level of knowledge and competence in the field. They must also have a certain amount of work experience as a medical assistant, typically at least three years of full-time clinical experience within the last seven years.

For Career Technical Programs – Education, licensures, certifications and professional experience commensurate with State of Iowa requirements and specific to the career technical program. Specific certifications and experiences may be required dependent of the program.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Salary $700 per credit hour, EICC retirees $1000 per credit hour

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Teaching assignments may include varying delivery formats and methods.
• Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Meet promptly with scheduled classes.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings unless excused by the Academic Dean.
• Assure that student outcomes are achieved in each course.
• Evaluate and record student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provide regular student feedback.
• Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed and meet recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
• Serve as a student academic advisor.
• Develop and administer assessment instruments to validate student outcome achievement.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress and grade records of all students.
• Effectively plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes.
• Analyze results of planning and teaching and make appropriate revisions.
• Assist college in the recruitment and retention of students.
• Actively serve as a departmental team member in effecting change fostering continual educational improvement.
• Maintain currency of professional skills to continually enhance instructional skills.
• Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of students and internal/external stakeholders.
• Complete other job duties unique to your area as assigned by the academic dean.

Professional Development

• Retains professional qualifications (including academic degrees and specialized certifications and licensures) that meet or exceed those required for the position.
• Actively maintains professional development activity and records in accordance with the guidelines of the Quality Faculty Plan.
• Remains active and current in one’s professional field/discipline.
• Remains current in pedagogical best practices.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC's Equal Employment Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, [e-mail] or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone]. FAX : [phone]; TDD : 800-877-8339 or Email: OCR [e-mail]

Posting Number

Posting Number F117P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Open Date

Open Date 05/04/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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