Credit Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting

Harford Community College; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking qualified adjunct faculty for its medical assisting program. This role involves teaching on-campus, online, and hybrid classes, requiring candidates to have a certification as a medical assistant and a minimum of an associate's degree. The faculty member will engage with adult learners, imparting essential knowledge and skills in both theory and lab settings. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to student success in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you're passionate about education and have the relevant expertise, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Certification as a medical assistant is required.
• Minimum of an associate's degree is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach on-campus, online, and/or hybrid classes in medical assisting.
• Validate teaching experience and conduct a teaching demonstration.

Skills

Clinical Expertise in Medical Assisting

Medical Billing and Coding

Excellent Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

Certification as a Medical Assistant

Associate's Degree

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Position Information

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer that values, embraces, and supports diversity in the College community.

Candidates must have a certification as a medical assistant. A minimum of an associate's degree is highly preferred. Medical assisting faculty and/or instructional staff must be current and competent in the MAERB Core Curriculum objectives included in their assigned teaching, as evidenced by education and/or experience, and have instruction in educational theory and techniques.

For medical assisting clinical courses, a minimum of two years of experience as a medical assistant is required.

For medical assisting billing and administrative courses, candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in medical billing and coding, including EHR.

Master's degree is highly preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with previous teaching experience including clinical and/or classroom, test item writing, curriculum development, and demonstrated ability to evaluate student performance; and experience with instructional technology.

Schedule varies per assignment.

Job Title	Credit Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting
Posting Category	Adjunct Faculty/Part-time Instructor
Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range	$1,083.23 per lecture credit hour; $812.42 per lab credit hour
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About Harford Community College
Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Benefits
Job Description	Harford Community College is seeking qualified medical assisting adjunct faculty members to teach on-campus, online, and/or hybrid classes. Candidates will be asked to validate teaching experience. A teaching demonstration will be part of the interview process. Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position. Your application to this position will remain active to December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must re-apply in order to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year, your application will remain active to December 31 of the following calendar year.
Required Education
Required Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities	Current and updated clinical expertise in medical assisting or expertise in medical billing and coding, including EHR. Ability to teach the adult learner the knowledge and skills required to function as a proficient medical assistant, including theory and lab instruction. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, have excellent organizational skills with an ability to attend to details and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Medical assisting faculty are expected to stay current in both their discipline and in teaching methodologies; maintain reasonable, distributed office hours; and develop and revise curriculum. The faculty member should be responsive to student calls and in handling student concerns. The ability to interact with students and potential students outside the classroom environment in discipline-related activities, effective communication skills, and a well-articulated understanding of the role of community colleges and their students are required.
Preferred Qualifications
General Weekly Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	2025-002AO
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Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
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