Adjunct Instructor - Clinical Medical Assistant Program

Position Summary Information

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted. Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Required Education

• Minimum education: Associate’s degree and/or a minimum of 5 years work experience in the field of study.
• Must hold an active Clinical Medical Assistant certification and/or LVN or RN license.
• Transcripts, certificates/license must be submitted with application.
• All faculty members must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion. These standards include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
• Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.
• Associate degree and/or 2-5 years work experience in the field of study;
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 6-10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study;
• Master’s degree and/or 11-15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study;
• Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.

Required Experience

• Individual will have at least one year of experience in a healthcare environment, preferrably a clinic, urgent care, or hospital setting.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree.
• LVN or RN with a minimum of five years in nursing experience within a healthcare environment.

Preferred Experience

• Individual will have multiple years of nursing experience and have experience in teaching adults from different backgrounds in a classroom setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the assigned discipline.
• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to college policies and procedures.
• Maintain good rapport with students.
• Flexibility in schedule to teach day/evening/weekend classes.
• Ensure students are prepared for National Healthcareer Association certification exam.
• Provide hands-on training in clinical lab skills including general patient care, vitals, EKG, basic phlebotomy, and office support skills.
• Administer and grade student assignments and exams.
• Provide necessary reporting to the college.
• Check on student progress throughout externship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate the ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses;
• Ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses;
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory;
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups;
• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity;
• Ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources;
• Ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.
• Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.
• Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.