Adjunct Instructor - Medical Assisting

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,023,556 - 1,299,076; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Medical Assisting at Malcolm X College. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching and a commitment to student success. Responsibilities include designing courses, creating engaging learning environments, and assessing student performance.

Qualifications include relevant certifications and at least 3 years of field experience. The role offers a salary range of $743–$943 per contact hour. Join our dedicated team to impact students' lives positively.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience in the field.
• Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) preferred.
• Strong commitment to the community college mission.

Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and engage students.
• Create environment fostering intellectual curiosity and problem-solving.
• Employ a variety of assessments to ensure successful learning.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System

Experience with diverse, multi-lingual student population

Education

American Association of Medical Assistants certification

American Medical Technologist certification

MSN, BSN, RN, MD

Job description

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – MEDICAL ASSISTING

Malcolm X College is currently seeking adjunct instructors to teach Medical Assisting. If you have a passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the students in critical thinking and problem‑solving.

The Medical Assisting Program prepares graduates to function as integral members of the healthcare team.

Daytime shift availability is required.

Essential Duties

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem‑solve using discipline‑specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.
• Present effective instruction to students based upon approved course syllabi.
• Assess and grade students based upon legitimate assessment factors.
• Maintain and submit student attendance records and student grades.
• Hold one hour of student conference time per week for every course section taught.

Qualifications

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist certification, or MSN, BSN, RN, MD.
• At least 3 years of work experience in the field.
• Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System or similar Learning Management System, preferred.
• Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification is strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of staff and students, required.
• Experience with a diverse, multi‑lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

Salary Range: $743–$943 per contact hour

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.