Assistant Professor of Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy, Provisional Faculty.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Generous retirement options

Job summary

A community college in Colorado is seeking a full-time Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy Faculty member. This role involves teaching medical assisting and phlebotomy courses, maintaining rigorous academic standards, and promoting an inclusive environment for a diverse student body. Candidates should have an associate degree in medical assisting, a recognized certification, and relevant teaching experience. The position offers generous benefits including tuition reimbursement and is located in downtown Denver.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in medical assisting or phlebotomy fields.
• 1 year of teaching experience, including online and in-person delivery.
• Experience as a phlebotomist.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical assisting and phlebotomy courses.
• Maintain documentation for clinical hours.
• Monitor curriculum performance and prepare assessments.

Skills

Teaching billing and coding courses

High initiative and effort

Computer skill proficiency

Sensitivity to individual differences

Collaboration with faculty

Education

Associate degree in medical assisting

Current industry recognizable certification (CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, CMAA)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Online course management systems

Job description

Overview

Department Information

GJD-312260 1/2026: THIS POSITION IS NON-CLASSIFIED. The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

Description Of Job

General Summary
The Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy Faculty Position is a full-time, 9-month position with the option to teach summer courses for additional compensation. Faculty may need to teach at a variety of times including days and evenings. This position works collaboratively with other medical assisting and phlebotomy faculty in a diverse, urban setting and reports directly to the Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy Chair. Effective interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills are essential. CCD seeks faculty with strong teaching skills to engage its diverse students using an array of instructional methods and tools (e.g., project-based learning, flipped classroom, innovative use of technology, implementation of open educational resources, etc.). The college encourages creativity and supports faculty to implement cutting edge methods to improve student learning. CCD's rigorous learning environment fosters a community of life-long learners who demonstrate critical thinking, cultural competence, and ethical responsibility. This is a faculty position with didactic, lab and internship teaching responsibilities.

Primary Duties

The primary duty for this position is teaching medical assisting and phlebotomy courses. The number of courses per semester varies depending on the modality of the class and the number of credit hours. There will also be a service component to faculty duties. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other faculty to:

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach assigned didactic, and clinical/administrative skill labs, and internship courses utilizing current educational methodologies
• Work with the department Chair and instructors to maintain documentation and ensure compliance of clinical hours for students
• Monitor program and course curriculum performance against targeted success outcomes and quality standards and prepare student learning assessments
• Maintain professional licensure/certification
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of new and revised curriculum proposals
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure program and course content is rigorous, responsive, and relevant to workforce needs, and aligns to defined student competencies
• Review and monitor student and course feedback to ensure the student voice is represented
• Participate in professional development

Service to the College

• Participate in departmental meetings and required institutional meetings
• Participate in committees and special functions such as graduation ceremonies, and other program functions
• Collaborate with other faculty and staff to promote a positive work environment
• Represent the program, Health Sciences pathway, and the College in professional activities and community events
• Take on additional responsibilities and perform other tasks as assigned by the Chair, Dean, Provost, and President of CCD
• Participate in medical assisting/phlebotomy programs advisory board meetings
• Assist in building and sustaining strong relationships with businesses, industries, medical facilities, and other community organizations relevant to the program and its graduates

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum qualifications: Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education: (Minimum/Required) An associate degree in medical assisting and a current industry recognized credential or certification in CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA or CMAA.

Experience: (Minimum/Required) Two (2) years (4,000 hours) work experience relating to the field in the last 5 years; One (1) year teaching experience in post-secondary and/or vocational/technical education location including online and in-person delivery methods; Experience as a phlebotomist.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: (Minimum/Required) Ability to teach billing and coding courses; Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; Ability to work with minimal supervision; Computer skill proficiency, particularly in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Experience with online course management systems and classroom Smart Room technology; Ability to work with people from varied backgrounds and situations, and is sensitive to individual differences; Experience with classroom instruction and curriculum development; Knowledge of education theory and techniques; Knowledge of college and college system policies; Ability to work collaboratively with program faculty, Dean, and other college employees; Ability to implement new policies, and ensure compliance with accrediting agencies; Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products, D2L, and other computer software as necessary.

Licensure/Certification (Minimum/Required): A current industry recognized credential or certification in CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or CMAA.

Supplemental Information

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students. If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program. CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer. Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration. CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link: Click here to view our benefits

Selection Process

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under “Minimum Qualifications”; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all materials listed above. Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.

Application Procedures

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes:

• Electronic Application: Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this page
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
• Copies of transcripts, official preferred
• Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable
• All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts
• Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.

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