Instructor Pool - Medical Assisting

Lane Community College

Eugene (OR)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 77,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Lane Community College is seeking qualified instructors for an instructor pool in Medical Assisting at the Eugene campus. The role involves part-time teaching, both in-person and online formats, with responsibilities including curriculum delivery, assessment, and student support.

Required qualifications include an Associate's degree in a health-related field, CMA certification, and three years of related experience, plus recent college teaching experience.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in a health-related field from an accredited institution.
Minimum of three years in medical, patient care, or health education settings.
Recent college teaching experience in the specified area.
Recent BBP, OSHA, HIPAA, and Oregon safety training.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and AAMA certification.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in Medical Assisting and related Health Professions courses.
Deliver high-quality classroom instruction and online teaching as needed.
Develop and revise course content, and align outcomes with core objectives.
Maintain student records, attendance, and grading in compliance with FERPA.
Support equity and inclusion in curricula and classroom practices.
Collaborate with division dean on schedule, enrollment, and program needs.

Skills

Medical terminology

Distance learning instruction

Curriculum development

Assessment design

Student records management

Multicultural curricula

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in health-related field

Higher degrees (preferred)

Tools

CMA certification

Job description

AA/EEO Statement

Lane Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity / veteran / disabled employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Veterans Statement

Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.

Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources; Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970
Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information

Posting Number: 260057
Job Title: Instructor Pool - Medical Assisting
Location: Main Campus, Eugene, Oregon
Full/Part: Part-Time
Classification: Part-time Faculty
Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date: Upon Hire - Varies by academic term
Salary/Wage: Hourly
FLSA: Exempt
Position Status: Temporary
Annual Schedule: Other
Annual Schedule Details: If other – see working schedule.
Working Schedule: Evenings and weekends may be required depending on teaching schedule. Classes as assigned by Division Dean based on need, enrollment and availability of contracted and/or more senior part-time faculty.
Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13589

Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning.

This is an application pool posting for 2026-2027. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College's main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.

Required Qualifications

Required Education:

Associate's of Science degree in a health-related field from an accredited institution. Higher level course sections may require higher minimum qualifications. Departments will assess how your qualifications align with their needs. For questions, reach out to the person listed in the Applicant Instructions section.

Required Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years experience in a medical, patient care, or health education setting. Eligible experience may include work as a Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, Certified Phlebotomist, Health Educator, Physician Assistant, Physician, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, or other closely related healthcare role.
Recent college teaching in the specified area is required.
Recent training in BBP, OSHA, HIPPA, and Oregon State safety regulation.

Licensure or Certification Requirements:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
Current and certified by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

Conditions of Employment:

Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's (B.A. or B.S.) or higher in a health-related field.
Education, Certifications, or active Licensure in any of the following areas:
- PA, DO, MD
- CMA, (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT), CCMA (NHA), CMAC (AMCA), NRCMA (NAHP)
- PBT (ASCP), CPT (NHA), RPT (AMT), NCPT (NCCT), CPT (ACA), CPT (ASPT), CPT (AAMCA)
- RN, ADN / ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD in Nursing, APRN, NP, CNS

Preferred Experience:

Community college teaching in an allied health field.

Language Statement:

We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:

Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Equivalency Statement:

We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

Position Purpose:

Faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for all Lane Community College students. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of teacher of record and facilitator of learning.

Essential Functions

Division Functions

Provide instruction in Medical Assisting courses and other Health Professions courses as necessary.

Support student learning through activities that include:

Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering and related functions
Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching
Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process
Maintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectations
Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in the College Operations Policies and Procedures
Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory
Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students
Other duties as assigned

Curriculum Delivery

Provide high-quality classroom instruction
Create course content, develop and revise course content and materials
Establish learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level
Incorporate college values into the curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curricula
Teach and develop all class syllabi and course materials, in a form that can be directly delivered to, and used by, students
Confer with students on course materials
Deliver curriculum to students in traditional and online formats

Online Teaching and Student Support

Engage within the online course environment to ensure Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI)
Monitor student progress and provide reasonable coaching and assistance to struggling students towards success
Review and grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedback
Provide timely responses to student inquiries
Ensure that all materials meet the guidelines of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Use effective strategies for teaching online

Equity and Inclusion

Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities
Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status
Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities
Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public

Supervision Statement

Faculty report to a department or division dean, and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the college.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

This position works in varied environments. May be exposed to usual office, industry, education, and commercial working conditions that include noises, interruptions, equipment, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. May perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Safely.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and Skill in:

Current medical terminology and instructional developments.
Distance learning instruction, and its applications in teaching.
Developing curricula and implementing teaching strategies that engage students in learning, enhance students' success and encourage students' interest and continued study.
Designing and using classroom assessment methods to modify courses, improve learning, challenge students, and allow them to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities.
Maintaining records of student progress and providing feedback for students regarding their performance.
Developing multicultural and diversity-based curricula.
Imparting a working knowledge of the application of nutrition information to food choices.

Ability to:

Develop and infuse curriculum with materials that reflect diverse and varied perspectives.
Refer students appropriately who may be having difficulties in academic and/or personal areas.
Promote student success and lifelong learning and model an enthusiasm for the field.
Express ideas through clear and precise writing, develop effective written materials for the classroom, and verbally communicate in a clear and effective manner.
Engage in positive collaboration with peers.
Understand and carry out Lane Community College's commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public.
Understand and carry out Lane Community College's mission and strategic agendas including College Learning Outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity.

Expected Competencies