Part time Faculty Interest Pool - Medical Assisting Program

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Portland Community College is seeking a Part-time Faculty member for the Medical Assisting Program. Candidates should hold an Associate degree or have relevant experience, along with a Certified Medical Assistant credential. This role involves teaching courses, guiding students, and preparing instructional materials.

Benefits include Oregon Sick Leave and potential retirement savings plans. Hourly rates vary by course type. For more information on qualifications and compensation, please visit PCC's website.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant credential is required.
• 3 years of experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• Ability to teach required courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Medical Assisting Program.
• Guide students in a clinical setting.
• Prepare instructional materials and lectures.

Skills

Medical Assisting

Leadership

Teaching skills

Education

Associate Degree or 3 years experience

Certified Medical Assistant credential

Job description

Join Our Team at Portland Community College

Portland Community College (PCC) is the largest post‑secondary institution in Oregon and the 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full‑ and part‑time students across four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Our mission is to make high‑quality education accessible to everyone and to contribute to the economic development of our community.

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

Reasonable Accommodation: PCC will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].

Position: Part‑time Faculty – Medical Assisting Program

This position is open for courses starting Fall 2023 and beyond.

Courses that You May Be Asked to Teach

• MA 112
• MA 117
• MA 114
• MA 120
• MA 118
• MA 131
• MA 132

Learn more about our program at https://www.pcc.edu/programs/medical-assisting/.

Instructor Qualifications

• Associate degree or three years of experience working directly with Medical Assisting students or new hire MAs in a leadership and/or training role.
• Certified Medical Assistant credentialed through AAMA, NHA, NCCT or AMT.
• Three years of experience working as a medical assistant in an ambulatory care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Classroom teaching experience.
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Primary Care or Internal Medicine experience.

Related Instruction

• MA 117 – Medical Office Administrative Procedures Lecture.
• MA 112 – Medical Office Assistant Seminar I.

To teach these courses, in addition to the basic requirements, instructors must have:

• Math 60 or tested higher than Math 60 (Computation).
• Writing 121 or equivalent (Communication).

Academic Credentials

• Official transcripts are required to be submitted within 2 weeks of the offer date for degrees required in the stated instructor qualifications.
• Instructors shall have earned required academic credentials at a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a foreign institution having the equivalent of regional accreditation. Transcripts for foreign credentials will be evaluated by agencies in good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
• For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301, visit http://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html.

Benefits and Compensation

• Part‑time Faculty employees may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.
• Hourly rates are determined based upon the type of course taught (Lecture, Lab, or Lecture/Lab). New hires generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule.
• Details on benefits plans, eligibility, and enrollment can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits.
• Salary schedule information is available at https://www.pcc.edu/hr/compensation/.

Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law, which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. Instructions will be given during the application process; please do not send verification documents directly to the hiring manager.

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Background Check and Security

PCC employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Visa Sponsorship

Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g., H1‑B Visa) sponsorship for prospective employees.

Contact

For questions, contact PCC at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences.