Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assisting

About the role

The Adjunct Faculty role includes primary responsibility for providing quality instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment with an emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. This posting is for two course, Medical Assisting I and Medical Assisting II. Please indicate in your application if you are interested in being considered for either or both.

Responsibilities

• Teaching the course according to the curriculum, content, and outcomes as specified by the Lead Faculty responsible for the course.
• Timely assessment and evaluation of student assignments, including exams, quizzes, labs, papers, homework, discussions, simulations, and other activities related to the course, including assessment of overall student mastery of material and subject matter content.
• Monitoring and advising students on course-related work, prompt correspondence via email, facilitation of course-related discussions, holding of regular office hours to augment student learning, and other assigned responsibilities corresponding to the faculty teaching assignment.
• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness through continuous professional development, contribution of subject matter expertise in courses taught, and dedication to student success.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Faculty.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, medical assistant certification (CCMA, CMAA, CMA, RMA)
• 2 years working in a clinical role
• 1-3 years teaching in a post-secondary health professions program (precepting experience will be considered).
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Knowledge of higher education regulations, compliance and accrediting agencies
• Computer proficiency
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work effectively with faculty, staff, students and members of the professional community
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills And Characteristics

• Master’s degree
• 5-7 years working as a medical assistant or in a clinical role

Additional Notes

• About Franklin University
• Franklin University, founded in 1902, has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master’s and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals.
• Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status. We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel a sense of belonging.

Qualifications

• Skills
• Behaviors
• Motivations
• Education
• Experience
• Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

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