Assistant Professor/PC of Medical Assisting

About the role

CT State Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. The Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator position is located at CT State Three Rivers, 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360, on-site, full-time, 10‑month (30 credit hours per academic year), with anticipated start date Fall or Spring 2027.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach college‑approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date.
• Respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.).
• Perform divisional/departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources.
• Teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year, delivering a range of courses within the assigned discipline in lecture, hybrid, and/or online formats, including day and evening classes.
• Evaluate and assess student learning outcomes.
• Provide student support, mentoring, and academic advising.
• Develop curriculum and periodically review and update instructional materials.
• Assist with program reviews and accreditation‑related activities.
• Plan and execute program‑related events.
• Attend workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field.
• Program Coordinator duties: recruit, advise, and retain students in designated program areas; select appropriate part‑time instructors; schedule program courses; hire and evaluate faculty; establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers; arrange and supervise student internships; assess, evaluate, and continuously improve the program; perform other duties as appropriately assigned to a Program Coordinator, in accordance with contract hours and the collective bargaining agreement; utilize release time, as specified in the collective bargaining agreement, to perform required administrative functions.
• Additional responsibilities: attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; service on assigned committees and task forces; attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Allied Health or related field, certified as a Medical Assistant.
• Two (2) years college teaching experience (48+ credits).
• Two (2) years professional work experience in Allied Health or related field.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an Allied Health or related field (preferred).
• Experience teaching Medical Terminology, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance and Billing or Principles of Pharmacy (preferred).
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment and evaluation (preferred).
• Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software (preferred).