EOC Lecturer - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program

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Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) provide academic instruction, vocational training, and support to educationally and economically disadvantaged adults.

EOC Lecturers perform teaching and related faculty functions in area(s) of expertise, including student advisement, curriculum development, and activities to advance the Centers' educational goals.

Responsibilities

The CCMA Instructor will teach the medical assistant training portion of the Medical Assistant Training Program, including the following modules : Medical Terminology.

EKG Technician, Phlebotomy, and Clinical Procedures

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program prepares individuals to be competent certified clinical medical assistants through enhanced clinical medical assistant training, including core competencies such as patent-centeredness, communication, teamwork, among others, as well as clinical and administrative skills, and a 120-hour internship

Experience teaching in an online environment

Experience working with a LMS (Bright Space preferred)

Provide instruction in both theory and skills following the Program curriculum and syllabi for clinical medical assistant

Experience support persistence and retention in allied health courses

Follow NHA guidelines and all College and University policies and procedures

Prepare, administer, and grade all examinations and assignments

Assess students for content mastery and skills proficiency

Supervise lab skills instructors

Maintain all appropriate safety and hygiene standards

Maintain student grade and attendance records and other data as needed

Provide a safe learning environment for students

Recommend instructional materials, supplies, and equipment needed for classes

Provide students with information regarding Program policies, course requirements, grade determination, testing, GPA, academic and attendance warnings, and assignments

Experience working with diverse populations

Experience work as part of an academic team

Prepare and implement, with the case manager, remediation plans for students who require these

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully.

Must have three years experience teaching in allied health programs

Knowledge of medical assistant theory, practice, and trends

Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodologies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience working with underserved populations

Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies

Knowledge of persistence and retention strategies

Understanding of the care team model

Excellent medical assistant skills, especially phlebotomy, EKG, and vital signs

Availability to work evenings (6pm - 10pm) and some Sundays (9am - 5pm)

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with education and experience : $64,426 - $72,280

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.

We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.