Adjunct Faculty Pool - Medical Assisting

Cleveland State Community College; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 688,800 - 826,560; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Tennessee is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Medical Assisting. The role involves planning and teaching classes, maintaining academic standards, and evaluating students. Applicants need an Associate degree in Medical Assisting, CMA or RMA certification, and three years of relevant experience. Teaching may occur in various formats and locations, and applications are reviewed continuously, closing yearly on October 31. Compensation ranges from $500 to $600 per credit hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) credential required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an ambulatory care setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach assigned classes.
• Maintain academic standards and classroom behavior.
• Evaluate students through various assessment methods.
• Use Cleveland State email for administrative purposes.

Skills

Clinical medical assisting

Administrative duties

Effective communication

Evaluating students

Education

Associate degree or higher in Medical Assisting

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Medical Assisting

Instructors provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the class. The major emphasis for instructors is on teaching and evaluating students in the course. Classes are taught in a variety of formats and at several different locations, as well as online. Instructors also communicate with students between classes and are responsible for several administrative duties such as reporting on academic activity and submitting final grades.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned, following course descriptions, syllabi, and departmental guidelines.
• Beginning and ending all classes as scheduled and covering all relevant learning outcomes for each course.
• Maintaining academic standards and classroom behavior to ensure an environment conducive to learning, communicating with students weekly, and answering student emails in a timely manner.
• Evaluating students using a variety of methods and informing each student of scores received on each assessment in a timely manner.
• Using Cleveland State email for administrative purposes and responding to student questions via Cleveland State email in a timely manner.
• Meeting deadlines for all administrative requests such as submitting personnel paperwork, acknowledging contracts, academic activity and assessment reports, and final grades.
• Submitting requests through the department chair, program coordinator/director, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.

Qualifications

Associate degree or higher in Medical Assisting plus CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) credential and a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an ambulatory care setting performing administrative and clinical medical assisting duties.

Availability / Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Application Instructions

Application packet should consist of a cover letter, a transcript, a resume/CV, and three references. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Adjunct Faculty Pay Rates

• Less than Bachelor's degree: $500 per credit hour
• Bachelor's degree: $525 per credit hour
• Master's degree: $550 per credit hour
• Master's plus 30 semester hours (ABD): $575 per credit hour
• Doctorate: $600 per credit hour

Contact

Human Resources Office

Telephone: [phone]; FAX: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cleveland State Community College is a TBR and EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities.