Adjunct Instructor – Phlebotomy/Medical Assisting

Adjunct Faculty, Medical Coding, Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy

Note: Qualifications of the applicant will be considered before placing an adjunct within any of the disciplines.

Position Summary

In a learner-centered environment, primary responsibilities include teaching the assigned load in Medical Assisting/Medical Coding/Phlebotomy.

Specific Responsibilities

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

• Conduct organized classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and objectives.
• Guide students through course curriculum through in classroom instruction and online as needed.
• Develop, teach, and evaluate all assigned courses incorporating active learning strategies while recognizing and adapting teaching style to the educational needs of the individual students.
• Update the course syllabi with instructor information and provide Belmont College with an electronic copy every semester.
• Prepare daily lesson plans, course outlines, and other instructional materials as needed for effective instruction.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate examinations and other assessment methodologies to measure Core Learning Outcomes and direct measures of student learning
• Evaluate the progress of each student; notify students of progress.
• Submit attendance electronically for assigned students throughout the semester
• Submit grades electronically for assigned students by the deadline for each semester and at other intervals as required to maintain appropriate grading documentation
• Be available via email and phone throughout the week to answer student questions regarding online content.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Director of Nursing and/or program coordinator.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Participate in enrollment management by promoting retention of students.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate College and faculty policies.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge, and instructional methods.
• Depending on the course, online teaching may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Note: Please rank the below tasks as F for Frequent (6+ hours daily), M for Moderate (4-6 hours daily), O for Occasional (2-4 hours daily) or R for Rarely (>2 hours daily).

F

Stand or Sit

R

Stoop/Kneel/Crawl

R

Carry/Weight Lift

F

Walk

F

Talk/Hear

R

Exposure to Outside Environment

F

Use of Fingers/Hands

F

See

R

Able to lift 25 pounds

R

Climb

R

Taste/Smell

R

Exposure to Hazardous Materials

Position Requirements

• Possess a minimum of an associate degree in allied health or health-related fields.
• Two years of clinical/professional work experience.
• Must be effective in teaching and knowledgeable in subject matter as documented by appropriate professional credential(s)/certifications(s), education, and experience in the designated content area. a. For faculty teaching in the medical assisting program, they must be effective in teaching and knowledgeable in the MAERB Core Curriculum content included in their assigned teaching as documented by education or experience in the designated content areas and have documented education in instructional methodology.
• Previous teaching experience (classroom or professional/corporate training); experience using Canvas and PowerPoint is preferred. Online teaching experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
  
  

This job description is subject to change at any time and nothing in this job description restricts the college’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities. Additionally, this job description shall not be construed as an employment contract.