Adjunct Faculty: Medical Assistant

Adjunct Faculty : Medical AssistantJob no : 493296Work Type : Faculty - Part TimeLocations : Abbeville, LA, Crowley, LA, Franklin, LA, Lafayette, LA, Morgan City, LA, New Iberia, LA, Opelousas, LA, St.

Martinville, LA, Ville Platte, LACategories : Allied Health, Academic Affairs

College : SLCC

Department : Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department : Nursing, Allied Health & Safety

Type of Appointment : Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary : $2,1000 - $2,500 / 3 credit course

Duties and Responsibilities :

Provides competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.

Teaches college-level Medical Assistant classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, clinical protocols, and instructional materials.

Demonstrates technical proficiency with Canvas, LOLA, Webex, Microsoft Teams, CastleBranch and any software or technical systems used by the program.

Prepares or assists in the preparation of materials used in academic administration and clinical coordination when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.

Prepares and administers didactic examinations, student clinical assessments, and other teaching aids needed to fulfill objectives of program.

Sets up classroom, lab, equipment, projects, assignments, etc. in preparation for each new phase or class start.

Evaluates the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.

Maintains accurate records of attendance, grades, progress of students, and reports the same in a timely manner to supervisor.

Provides academic, clinical and career advice to students and promotes student leadership and enrichment experiences.

Continues as a competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, clinical skills, and updating professional competencies.

Conducts individual and small group instruction.

Learns new teaching pedagogy and new software, as required.

Works independently and in a team environment.

Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills.

Standard duties expected of all faculty include developing and evaluating curricula, maintaining

scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional

growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.

Required Education / Experience :

Current unrestricted Licensure as a Practical Nurse or related healthcare experience including but not limited to : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical procedures in healthcare settings including but not limited to : hospital setting, physician group setting, urgent care setting, etc.

Preferred Education / Experience :

Associate’s degree in Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Education or related field.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in healthcare related field

Experience teaching Medical Assisting courses at the Community College level.

Experience in online teaching.

Passing pre-employment criminal background & drug screen are required as a condition of employment.