Adjunct Faculty Pool - Medical Assisting (MAST)

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for part-time faculty positions, focusing on medical assisting courses. The role demands teaching both on and off campus, ensuring effective instruction and student success. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting and three years of relevant experience, along with strong teaching skills.

The position allows flexibility with scheduled hours and emphasizes maintaining robust student engagement and support.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in medical assisting.
• One (1) year of teaching or training experience, preferably in a community‑college setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction to students.
• Teach assigned courses on or off campus as scheduled.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grades.

Education

Associates Degree in Medical Assisting

Job description

Compensation and Employment Type

Compensation: Based on Adjunct pay schedule.

Compensation Type: Salary

Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 2.25

Grade: Department:

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service and have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications, but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, or a master’s degree for lower division courses. All degrees shall be from accredited or internationally reputable institutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide the most effective instruction possible in one’s discipline to ensure that students achieve specified learning objectives.
• Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official syllabus and using approved textbooks and other learning materials.
• Meet all classes regularly and on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration.
• Establish learning objectives and outcomes for assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades.
• Make arrangements for appointments with students as needed.
• Upgrade the educational program by evaluating course content, student needs, and instructional methods; make recommendations for improvement.
• Keep accurate records of student attendance, grades, etc.
• Arrange with the department chair or associate dean for covering classes when scheduling an absence.
• Meet all deadlines in submitting grades or other required information on students.
• Attend faculty or department meetings.
• Maintain office hours and accessibility to students and advise students.
• Teach in accordance with established syllabi under general supervision.
• Preform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide teaching in 4‑week and 8‑week course formats as available.

Physical Demands

Stand 70%, Walk 20%, Sit 10%, Drive 0%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Medical Assisting.
• Three (3) years of experience in medical assisting.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of teaching or training experience, preferably in a community‑college setting.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in its employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition, or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation.

ADA Statement

Santa Fe Community College is an EOE and affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.