Adjunct Faculty, Medical Terminology

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 9,566 - 11,458; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is hiring for a part-time faculty position to teach medical terminology courses at the Western Campus. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a health career field and at least five years of experience in clinical patient care and medical record documentation. This role requires flexibility in scheduling, and offers a pay rate of $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU). Applicants should be prepared to submit additional documents including transcripts and certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a clinical setting providing patient care.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in reading, interpreting, and documenting patient medical records.
• Flexibility to teach either day or evening/weekend courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work and examinations.
• Maintains student attendance records and grades.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Advanced communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical patient care experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health career field

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Health Professions

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req6996

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches courses in medical terminology including MA 1010, MA 1020, and MA 2010.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health career field
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a clinical setting providing patient care
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in reading, interpreting, and documenting patient medical records
• Must have flexibility to teach either day or evening/weekend courses from semester to semester
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching medical terminology at a community college

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note

This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU).

Special Instructions

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.