Adjunct Instructor, Medical Assisting
Company: Joliet Junior College
Location: Joliet
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Title:Adjunct Instructor, Medical AssistingJob
Description:POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Instructor, Medical
Assisting
STATUS: Adjunct
DEPARTMENT: Health and Public Services
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
UNION: Adjunct
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Faculty
MINIMUM PAY RATE: Refer to current adjunct faculty contract
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity,
gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an
AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates
who would enhance the diversity of its staff.POSITION SUMMARY1.
Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive
attitude.2. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning
styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities;
demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open
communications.3. Position is subject to all terms and provisions
of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.4. Course
assignments may be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch
campuses or satellite centers.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provide in-class instruction/lecture and
hands-on training that meets the program and course objectives. (In
two-four hour sessions).2. Participate in course development,
assessment, accreditation, and planning activities.3. Be willing to
teach online and/or blended courses.4. Comply with departmental
curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook
choices, and assessments, and other established processes.5. Return
college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in
a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff and
chair.6. Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including
FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations.7. Communicate
discrepancies to appropriate officials.8. Possess and maintain a
thorough knowledge of the subject matter necessary to the assigned
course load; and keep informed of current trends in the medical
assisting field and health care.9. Demonstrate strong understanding
and commitment to the community college mission.10. Ability to
establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
relationships with other members of the college and community,
displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence11.
Teach classes during non-traditional times (evenings and weekends)
and at clinical and other campus sites as needed.12. Meet other
contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College
adjunct faculty contract.13. Participate in appropriate
departmental meetings.14. Demonstrate a strong commitment to
teaching and learning.15. Perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS1. Associate degree and be a Graduate of accredited
Medical Assisting, or related program recognized by the U.S.
Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation (CHEA) in Medical Assisting, or related field; or2.
Associate degree and be a Graduate of otherwise recognized training
entity in Medical Assisting, or related field; or3. Associate
degree and be a Graduate of institution located outside of the
United States and its territories in Medical Assisting, or related
field.4. Three (3) years of occupational experience in Medical
Assisting or related field.5. Hold a current certification or other
credential from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.6. Excellent oral, written,
and interpersonal skills.7. Ability to establish and maintain
cooperative and effective working relationships with other members
of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as
well as emotional intelligence.8. Demonstrated commitment to the
college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability,
integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and
quality.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS1. Teaching experience at the
collegiate level.2. Experience at the community college level.3.
Experience in teaching online and/or using course management
programs.4. English and Spanish verbal and written communication
proficiency.5. Demonstrated multicultural competence.6. Experience
with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse
backgrounds.7. English and Spanish verbal and written communication
proficiency.8. Demonstrated multicultural competence.PHYSICAL
DEMANDS 1. Standard classroom equipment and software.2. Standard
hospital equipment and software.WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Classroom,
skills lab, and simulation teaching environment.2.
Clinical/hospital units.Full Time/Part Time:Part timeUnion (If
Applicable):Scheduled Hours:28
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