Medical Office Assisting Instructor: Lead Curriculum & Student Mentorship

Colorado-Mesa-University; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University seeks a Medical Assistant Instructor to join the health sciences faculty. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality instruction, developing curriculum, and mentoring students to excel in medical assisting.

You will conduct lectures and lab work, assess student competency, and engage with local employers for internship opportunities. The ideal candidate has extensive medical assisting experience, a teaching background, and the ability to manage program resources while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4,000 hours of work experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting within the last five years.
• Evidence of teaching ability or prior teaching experience in the field.
• Ability to utilize PowerPoint and Learning Management System technology to manage grades and content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lecture and lab instruction for 15 credit hours per semester.
• Develop innovative curriculum addressing diverse student needs.
• Evaluate student performance using industry standards to ensure workforce readiness.
• Participate in program budgeting and resource management.
• Engage with students, professionals, and the public professionally.

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or higher

CMA or RMA credentials

Tools

PowerPoint

Learning Management System

Job description

Colorado Mesa University seeks a Medical Assistant Instructor to join the health sciences faculty. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality instruction, developing curriculum, and mentoring students to excel in medical assisting.

You will conduct lectures and lab work, assess student competency, and engage with local employers for internship opportunities. The ideal candidate has extensive medical assisting experience, a teaching background, and the ability to manage program resources while