What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Medical Assisting - Adjunct position at Guilford Technical Community College and Careers?
Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.
Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach courses designed for the Medical Assisting program. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of medical assisting subjects.
Teaching
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:
- developing learner centered lesson plans
- employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
- incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
- creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
- preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
- conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate
Professional Development
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:
- participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
- participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies
Administration
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:
- maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
- providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
- maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
- complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations
Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:
- conducting recruiting activities
- promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
- referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain student records.
- Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Bachelor’s Degree in science or a health related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
- Current Medical Assisting Certification from an organization whose credentialing exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), e.g. the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
- Evidence of instruction in educational theory and techniques
- Master’s Degree in science or a health related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
- Two years of relevant industry experience with administrative and clinical procedures routinely performed by medical assistants
- Post-secondary teaching and/or industry training experience in Medical Assisting topics using any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.
- Greater than two years of relevant industry experience with administrative and clinical procedures routinely performed by medical assistants
- Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
- Experience in a community college setting
- Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems
The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.
KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements
Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):
1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. eLearning Level One (before the first day of the first semester teaching)
7. eLearning Levels Two and Three for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching)
Specific departmental requirements:
1. Bloodborne pathogen/personal protective equipment
2. Emergency action plan and use of emergency equipment
3. Documented immunity to Hepatitis B with positive titer and other immunizations (if required by affiliated clinical agencies)
Physical Demands
1. Hear and see
2. Lift, push, or pull 10 lbs
3. Standing required for extended periods (up to 4 hours)
4. Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead
Other:
Acceptable results on background screening consisting of Criminal Background Check and drug screen if required by the College.
Posting Type Adjunct Faculty
Other:
Acceptable results on background screening consisting of Criminal Background Check and drug screen if required by the College.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2023-008-TEMP-P
Open Date
03/17/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants