Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and a certified license in Medical Assisting., Prior experience in instructing medical assisting programs or working as a medical assistant., Proficiency in using technology for instructional purposes and outstanding communication skills., Knowledge in anatomy, medical terminology, and medical law is preferred. .

Key responsibilities:

Conduct online lectures and laboratory sessions for medical assisting courses.

Grade assignments and provide feedback to students on their progress.

Facilitate connections between students and campus/community resources.

Assist with accreditation-related tasks and support recruitment and retention efforts.

Job description

Description

Medical Assisting Adjunct - Remote

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

15,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Medical Assisting Adjunct - Remote Description

South College is inviting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty Member for the Medical Assisting and Medical Office Administration programs at the Lonas campus in Knoxville, TN. This role involves teaching online asynchronous courses. These specific Medical Assisting courses will be fully remote. The ideal candidate will be innovative and utilize diverse instructional methods to effectively engage students with different learning styles.

The position will be for Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST, focusing solely on delivering the didactic portion via live Zoom for the Knoxville campus.

Responsibilities

Effectively conducts online lectures, laboratory sessions, and/or clinical courses as required.
Assists in implementing College policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with South College’s philosophy.
Keeps students informed of their progress by promptly grading assignments, projects, skill assessments, competency evaluations/mastery of competencies in the clinical lab, and other tasks.
Facilitates student connections with relevant campus and community resources.
Aids in registration, recruitment, and retention efforts, ensuring thorough management of all required tasks.
Supports the program director with accreditation-related tasks such as accreditation reports, self-studies, and site visits when requested.

Requirements

Education

A minimum requirement includes holding a satisfactory bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline and possessing a certified license in Medical Assisting.

Experience

Understanding of educational theory and techniques.
Prior experience instructing in any medical assisting program and/or working as a medical assistant.
Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing technology for instructional purposes.
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
Dedication to fostering student achievement and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.
Preference will be given to those with a proven record of excellence in teaching at the postsecondary or higher education level. Candidates should have either foundational or advanced knowledge in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical assisting/nursing, phlebotomy skills, pharmacology, diseases of the body, office administration, and medical law and ethics.
Experience in LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, D2L, etc.).

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