Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assisting

About the role

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment fostering a community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to helping students achieve their professional goals. This role involves instructing and facilitating meaningful learning of course outcomes, supporting the learning environment, and promoting a culture of learning.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomes in the curriculum.
• Proactively support all facets of the learning environment.
• Provide education through learning-centered instruction that enables graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace.
• Create an educational environment conducive to learning and student involvement.
• Manage the educational process to ensure every student is involved in a positive educational experience.
• Manage the educational environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing academic and attendance policies.
• Relate professional/life/industry experience to learning by continuing professional/technical skills development and introducing industry perspective into courses.
• Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs, departments, and colleges.

Requirements

• Clinical professionals with a terminal degree or Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field with a minimum of 18 semester credit hours completed in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university.
• Clinical and administrative medical office experience, including medical billing and coding (preferred).
• 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).
• Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
• Knowledge of office administrative procedures, including accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to perform basic computer processes, including word processing, web browsing, and utilization of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with the online learning environment, including the creation of digital media and utilization of learning management systems.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations.
• Ability to locate key facts and information to learn more about different types of information.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over time without being distracted.
• Ability to organize large amounts of information and tasks.
• Ability to convey course concepts and material in a manner that others can understand.
• Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrate fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and show compassion without being ineffectual.
• Physical ability to work in the United States while performing all responsibilities of the position for the University.
• Ability to access a personal computer, Internet connection, and telephone connection (hardware, software, and Internet access specifications to be provided) to fulfill teaching and related administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to hold required office hours and respond to student questions and administration within the required response time.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
• Knowledge of office administrative procedures, including accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to perform basic computer processes, including word processing, web browsing, and utilization of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with the online learning environment, including the creation of digital media and utilization of learning management systems.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations.
• Ability to locate key facts and information to learn more about different types of information.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over time without being distracted.
• Ability to organize large amounts of information and tasks.
• Ability to convey course concepts and material in a manner that others can understand.
• Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrate fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and show compassion without being ineffectual.
• Physical ability to work in the United States while performing all responsibilities of the position for the University.
• Ability to access a personal computer, Internet connection, and telephone connection (hardware, software, and Internet access specifications to be provided) to fulfill teaching and related administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to hold required office hours and respond to student questions and administration within the required response time.

Skills

• Communication skills.
• Instructional design and delivery.
• Technology integration in the classroom.
• Student engagement and motivation.
• Professional development and lifelong learning.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Time management and organization.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Leadership and mentorship.

Benefits

South University offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. This includes:

• Paid time off and holidays.
• Pension plan.
• Health insurance options.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement savings plan.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may vary based on the needs of the department and the individual's availability. Regular office hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.