Medical Assisting Adjunct Professor

Spscc; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 1,605,000 - 1,638,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote work options

Health & Wellness Center

Free bus service to downtown Olympia

Free parking on campuses

On-campus child care

Job summary

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks adjunct faculty for Medical Assisting. Minimum qualifications include an AAS in Medical Assisting, CMA certification and MA-C credential from WA DOH, and three years of clinical experience.

The college prioritizes diversity and inclusive teaching practices, with opportunities for online, hybrid, or on-campus instruction. Applicants must submit online with required documents; SPSCC offers a wide range of employee benefits and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting with current National certification as a CMA and MA-C credential from the WA Department of Health.
• Three years of experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant.
• Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working/learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Create contextualized and integrated learning experiences in Medical Assisting linked to identified college pathways.
• Provide online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning experiences using a learning management system.
• Apply teaching and learning strategies that promote affective, cognitive and kinesthetic learning domains.
• Support students in and out of the classroom and direct them to campus resources.
• Utilize local, state, and national data to enhance strategies for student success.
• Be available to teach classes on multiple days and times.

Job description

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks to establish a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Medical Assisting Professor.

Adjunct faculty salary for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is $1,165.00- $1,189.00 per credit hour, as listed in the CBA (Download PDF reader).

• Placestudent successat the center of all instructional and professional decision-making.
• Engage collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to build a supportivecommunity of learners.
• Seek continuous improvement inteaching and learning excellence.
• Embraceinnovation, adaptability, and thoughtful risk-takingin instructional practices.
• Respect and value thediverse cultural values, beliefs, and lived experiencesof others.
• Contribute to bothtechnical and general education, supporting students as they enter the workforce and/or transfer to a university.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment toreducing economic, academic, and systemic barriersfor students.
• Exhibit cultural competence and sensitivity in a learning environment that reflects broad diversity, including—but not limited to—gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti-racist policy development, coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people, is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multilingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn’t enough? We also offer:

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees, with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work, depending on position and college needs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serves Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses; permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally and affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
• Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network that strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust-building across different groups through shared values.
• The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

Faculty members will work with other faculty, staff, and administrators to:

• Create and facilitate contextualized and integrated learning experiences in Medical Assisting in relation to identified college pathways that are linked to career goals.
• Create authentic assessments of students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in Medical Assisting that measure course, program, and college wide outcomes.
• Provide online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning experiences that utilize a learning management system.
• Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote the affective, cognitive and kinesthetic domains of learning.
• Support students in and out of the classroom, which includes directing them to campus services and resources.
• Utilize local, state, and national data and analytics to enhance strategies for student success continually.
• Be available to teach classes on various days and times.

Schedule information:

• Be available to teach classes using multiple modalities: on-campus, online, or hybrid

Course number/titles (if available):

• MED103
• MED104
• Other MED courses are aligned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting with current National certification as a Certified Medical Assistant and an MA-C credential from the Washington State Department of Health
• Three years of experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant.
• Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds, such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical, and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working/learning environment.

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee, highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
2. Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience, which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
3. Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education.

SPSCC accepts applications for adjunct faculty (part-time) positions on an ongoing basis to establish a qualified pool of applicants. This pool is created for future part-time professor appointments to the indicated individual program or course. This announcement will serve as an open and continuous applicant pool. Appointment availability varies from quarter to quarter.

Veterans Preference

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to [e-mail] with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.

Background Check Condition of Employment

Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

Bargaining Unit

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the South Puget Sound Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO, Local 4603.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

SPSCC provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or veteran status. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, defined as unwelcome sexual conduct of various types. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II, and Title IX may be directed to:

Lacy Neal / Executive Human Resources Director/Title IX Coordinator
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Building 25, Room 220
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512

South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free and drug-free environment.

Applicants who require accommodations in the application process or need materials in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at [phone].