Noncredit Instructor – NHA Certification Prep Courses (Evening)

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth University Workforce Development is seeking qualified instructors to teach noncredit NHA certification preparation courses for CCMA, CPT, and CBCS. Classes are offered in the evening and on weekends at Bloomsburg and Mansfield campuses to accommodate working professionals pursuing NHA certification.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction, assessing learners, and supporting exam preparation, with schedules that vary.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality instruction aligned to NHA content outlines and competency standards for CCMA, CPT, and CBCS.
• Engage diverse adult learners using effective methodologies, in-person.
• Administer assessments and provide timely feedback to ensure learner success.
• Support students in exam preparation, remediation, and professional readiness.
• Coordinate with Workforce Development leadership on course schedules, materials, and progress reporting.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and documentation as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction aligned to the NHA content outlines and competency standards for CCMA, CPT, and CBCS.
• Engage diverse adult learners using effective methodologies, in-person.
• Administer assessments and provide timely feedback to ensure learner success.
• Support students in exam preparation, remediation, and professional readiness.
• Coordinate with Workforce Development leadership on course schedules, materials, and progress reporting.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and documentation as required.

Skills

Evening teaching

Adult education

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Noncredit Instructor – NHA Certification Prep Courses (Evening)

• Evening classes (typically 4–9:30 p.m.) and/or Saturdays as needed.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Location:
Bloomsburg Campus (Bloomsburg, PA)
Mansfield Campus (Mansfield, PA)

Questions regarding this job posting can be sent to [e-mail].

Posting Number

Posting Number S348

Classification Title

Working Title

Working Title Noncredit Instructor – NHA Certification Prep Courses (Evening)

Department

Department Workforce Development

Home Campus

City

City Bloomsburg

State

State Pennsylvania

Zip Code 17815

Bargaining Unit

Work Location

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Temporary/ Permanent

Temporary/ Permanent Temporary

Full-time/ Part-time

Full-time/ Part-time Part-Time

If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)

Part-Time / Subcontracted (Evening Instruction)

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time

Start Time 4:00 pm

End Time

End Time 9:30 pm

Days Worked (Check all that apply)

Days Worked (Check all that apply) Varies

Salary Compensation commensurate with experience/contract engagement paid per course

Anticipated Start Date

ASAP

Anticipated End Date

N/A

Position Summary Information

Position Purpose

Commonwealth University Workforce Development is seeking qualified, experienced instructors to teach noncredit NHA certification preparation courses for the following programs:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant ( CCMA )
• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist ( CBCS )

These courses prepare adult learners to successfully sit for the National Healthcareer Association ( NHA ) certification exams.

Classes are generally offered in the evening and weekends on the Bloomsburg and Mansfield campuses and designed for working professionals seeking NHA certification.

Description of Duties

• Deliver high-quality instruction aligned to the NHA content outlines and competency standards for CCMA , CPT , and CBCS .
• Engage diverse adult learners using effective methodologies, in-person.
• Administer assessments and provide timely feedback to ensure learner success.
• Support students in exam preparation, remediation, and professional readiness.
• Coordinate with Workforce Development leadership on course schedules, materials, and progress reporting.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and documentation as required.

Decision Making

Fiscal Responsibility

Supervisory Responsibility

Minimum Requirements Profile

Professional experience in healthcare, aligned to one or more of the following:

• Clinical Medical Assisting
• Medical Billing & Coding
• Strong working knowledge of NHA certification competencies (per NHA exam outlines).
• Ability to translate exam-aligned content into engaging instruction for adult learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation to the Bloomsburg and/or Mansfield campus.
• Ability to teach in the evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current NHA certification(s) ( CCMA , CPT , and/or CBCS ).
• Previous experience teaching or training in a classroom setting.
• Familiarity with adult education principles and workforce training.
• Evening classes (typically 4–9:30 p.m.) and/or Saturdays as needed.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Location:
Bloomsburg Campus (Bloomsburg, PA)
Mansfield Campus (Mansfield, PA)

Questions regarding this job posting can be sent to [e-mail].

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

Diversity Statement

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:

• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act ( VAWA ). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL , 570-389-4808, [e-mail] or [e-mail] ), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA -related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III , The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone].

About Commonwealth University of PA

The Power of Three Bloomsburg , Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

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We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

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