Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assisting

About the role

Manage the educational process to ensure every student is involved in a positive educational experience through the learning, teaching, and social environment. Perform faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty job description in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Provide course instruction that aligns with the South University model of curricula and supports the South University style of system delivery.
• Design and deliver instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course outcomes, the development of activities that support lesson objectives, and for online courses, deliver the instruction as approved within each course shell.
• Effectively utilize technology in the classroom to support the student learning experience.
• Enable the achievement of pre-defined outcomes for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction that fosters proficiency and establishes student performance criteria and evaluation.
• Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing an educational environment conducive to learning and student involvement and effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
• Manage the educational environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing academic and attendance policies consistent with the school, campus, or online division.
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule and exhibiting a passion for teaching and students, and engaging students in the learning process.
• Relate professional/life/industry experience to learning by continuing professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Participate in the faculty development process to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in learner-centered instruction.

Requirements

• For Adjunct Positions Teaching Clinical And/or Administrative Courses: Clinical professionals (such as Physician Assistants, Medical Doctors, Nurses, etc.) with appropriate credentials or Bachelor’s degree plus a Medical Assisting degree with valid MA professional certification.
• For Adjunct Positions Teaching Administrative Courses Only: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Healthcare Management or Healthcare Administration with substantial relevant work experience. Clinical and administrative medical office experience, including medical billing and coding. At least six months of teaching experience at another post-secondary education institution (preferred). Membership in a professional association tied to the area of instruction (preferred). Practical experience in the discipline of the medical assisting program and knowledge of current best practices.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with students and faculty.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Computer-based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills) and experience with computerized learning management systems.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with students and faculty.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Computer-based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills) and experience with computerized learning management systems.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

TBD.

Schedule

This is an In-person position, not remote.