Adjunct - Medical Assistant Certificate

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 795,564 - 1,133,076; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is recruiting an Adjunct faculty member for the Medical Assistant Certificate program responsible for delivering effective student-centered instruction in various settings.

Candidates should possess strong communication skills and at least three years of healthcare experience, along with relevant credentials in Medical Assisting. The position is part-time with a compensation of $700 per lecture hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of healthcare experience as a Medical Assistant or Registered Nurse.
• Credentialed by an accredited organization in Medical Assisting.
• At least three years of industry or business experience in the teaching subject area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver student learning-centered instruction.
• Prepare course materials and lessons.
• Provide clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines.
• Administer and grade examinations to assess achievement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Self-directed

Education

Current license or certification in Medical Assisting

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in a health related field

Job description

Overview

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is recruiting an Adjunct faculty member in the Medical Assistant Certificate program that exhibits strong communication skills and is willing to serve as a role model for students in teaching courses in the Medical Assistant Certificate program. This position will provide instruction in the classroom, online, or laboratory setting. The candidate should be fully committed to the Mission and Values of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

Essential Duties

• Deliver student learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement, and effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
• Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons. Note preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching the course.
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus.
• Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
• Suitably challenge, engage, serve, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
• Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments on a timely basis.
• Deliver course and program learning outcomes as defined by the syllabus and program accreditation competencies.
• Maintain an electronic record of each student's progress and have it available upon request by students and submit this document to the Program Director at the end of the semester.
• Facilitate meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment.
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students while engaging students in the learning process.
• Design, administer, and grade examinations to assess achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus and as approved by the Academic Dean.
• Complete all end-of-term responsibilities, including submission of final grades, copies of exams, attendance records, student checkoffs and all other designated materials to the Academic Office.
• Consult with the academic area chair or other appropriate college personnel on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies, and college policies and procedures.
• Respond to requests (e.g., from students, academic area chairs, department heads, committee chairs, Records Office) in a timely and thorough manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of healthcare experience as a Medical Assistant or Registered Nurse or a closely related health profession.
• Must be credentialed and hold current license or certification in Medical Assisting by a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) including one of the following: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• At least 3 years industry or business experience in the teaching subject area.
• Some night or weekend hours may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's of Science in a health related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Previous teaching experience in an higher learning academic environment.
• 5 years applied experience in the teaching of a variety of subject areas.
• Experience with online teaching and/or instruction in higher education.
• Experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds and life experiences.
• Ability to build or enhance proficiency in the use of diverse methods of classroom technology, including innovative instructional/academic support systems and programs.

Proficiency

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to act effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to interact successfully with academic as well as business and regulatory personnel.
• Demonstrate success and commitment as a team player.
• Utilizes constructive feedback as an opportunity for growth, and handles conflict and criticism effectively.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment that is respectful, and promotes the interests of students first, while setting appropriate expectations for student growth and success.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Computer based software, analytical, and report writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
• Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.
• Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision. Self-directed and motivated.
• Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.

Details

• Reports To: Associate Dean
• Position Level: Adjunct Medical Assistant Certificate
• Compensation Range: $700.00 per lecture hour
• Job Category: Adjunct
• Status: Part-time
• Contract Affiliation: N/A

Cincinnati State is an E-Verify Employer

• If you're hired, you must complete a Form I-9, which verifies your identity and your legal right to work in the U.S.
• You must provide original, acceptable documents—no photocopies—to complete the I-9 process.
• A list of acceptable documents can be seen on the USCIS I-9 website.

Statement of Commitment

• The institution declares that it will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth.
• The institution declares that its duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions.
• The institution declares its commitment to not requiring, favoring, disfavoring, or prohibiting speech or lawful assembly.
• The institution declares that it is committed to creating a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community.
• The institution declares that its duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.