Medical Assisting Instructor

Job TitleCentral Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMastery of Subject MatterDemonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.Connect their subject matter with related fields.Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.Teaching PerformanceTeach a course(s) appropriate to their field or discipline.Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, telecourses, interactive technology, when appropriate.Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.Evaluation of Student LearningEstablish meaningful student learning outcomes for courses/programs.Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.Support of College Policies and ProceduresTeach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.Teach non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system.Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.Maintain confidentiality of student information.Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and ProgramsMaintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the college and its constituents.Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.Minimum Requirements and Preferred QualificationsAssociate degree in Medical Assisting, and industry related certification and one year of work experience in the field OR; Associate degree in a health-related field, three years of work experience in the field and a certification in a health-related field. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, teaching experience in a community college or university setting, current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants – CMA (AAMA) or MLT (ASCP) or CLS (ASCP) or equivalent, one to two years of office experience in medical office setting, ability to develop and offer courses online or through distance learning technologies.Additional InformationKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:Ability to work both independently and as part of a high performing teamExcellent communication and presentation skillsCommitment to helping students and personal desire to make a differenceAbility to take initiatives and perform with only general directionsAbility to utilize different instructional methods, strategies and technologies to meet diverse student needsAbility to deliver instruction in a variety of settingsWorking Conditions: Typical classroom, lab, clinical and/or online learning environment.