Part-time Faculty: Medical Assistant Certificate Program

Responsibilities

Deliver student learning-centered instruction: Prepare all course materials and lessons in a manner that supports successful course and program learning outcomes, including program accreditation competencies. Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement. Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus. Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments on a timely basis. Maintain an electronic record (i.e., spreadsheet or grade book) of each student's progress and have it available upon request by students and submit this document to the Program Director at the end of the semester. Promote student success by exhibiting a passion for teaching and students while engaging students in the learning process. Respond to requests (e.g., from students, academic area chairs, department heads, committee chairs, Records Office) in a timely and thorough manner.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of healthcare experience working as a Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse or in another closely related health profession.
• You must hold a current certification or license in your profession.
• Medical assisting faculty and/or instructional staff must be current and competent in the MAERB Core Curriculum objectives included in their assigned teaching, as evidenced by education and/or experience, and have instruction in educational theory and techniques.
• Maintain availability to teach during daytime hours; daytime teaching is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Degree above the Associate’s level in a health-related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Preferred qualifications: Previous teaching experience in a post-secondary academic program, experience with on-line teaching and/or instruction, experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds and life experiences, ability to build or enhance proficiency in the use of diverse methods of classroom technology, including innovative instructional/academic support systems and programs.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to act effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to interact successfully with academic as well as business and regulatory personnel.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment that is respectful, and promotes the interests of students first, while setting appropriate expectations for student growth and success.

Pay

Adjuncts are paid at a rate of $792 per unit of load. Courses range from 1-4 units of load. Please visit our website to review Lakeland’s Benefits for Adjunct Faculty, including information on paid leave, professional development, partial fee waiver, employee assistance program and more.