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Instructor Medical Assistant - Full time Faculty Assignment

Houston Community College

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Instructor, Medical Assistant, who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a professional like you to teach our students about the exciting world of the medical assistant.


Your professional experience makes you the ideal instructor because you can impart both on-the-job know-how and industry knowledge and expertise.
When you’re not teaching, you might be assisting students with opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers; evaluating program curricula and/or practices; advising declared majors; or reviewing textbooks and learning materials.


If you’re excited about passing the torch of your expertise and skills to the next generation of medical assistants, your next step should be to submit your application today!

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

SUMMARY

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development and institutional and community service.

Faculty is expected to teach a full load each semester as defined in the Faculty Workload Guidelines. Demonstrate expertise and experience in classroom teaching. Faculty may be required to teach at various locations in the District; including, but not limited to, dual credit sections at partner school districts. Faculty may be assigned to teach in the modalities of face-to-face, hybrid, online (synchronous or asynchronous), or any combination of modalities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 
Teaching:
Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.
 
Actively participate in the collection, analysis, documentation and reporting of data acquired to assess student, course and program outcomes and utilize data to improve teaching and learning
 
Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
 
Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair.
 
Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
 
Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.
 
Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.
 
Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.
Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.
Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories.
 
Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.
 
Advising:
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
 
Provide access to students through conferencing, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues.
 
Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc.
 
Work with Chair to take on appropriate advising activities as needed by the College and Department. (For examples, please refer to the HCC Faculty Workload Guidelines).
 
Professional Development:
Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair.
 
Keep pace with developments in the discipline.
 
Learn and apply technologies that support student learning. Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.
 
Institutional and Community Service:
Maintain communication with Chair and Dean as appropriate. Support adjunct faculty.  Demonstrate teamwork within an interdisciplinary college division.
 
Promote programming within the department, across the District and in the larger community.
 
Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises.
 
Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities.
 
Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees.
 
Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS.
 
Participate in college-related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment, admission, enrollment and retention of students, and/or special programs.
 
Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCCS.
 
Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
 
Participate  in  the  HCCS  planning  process  by  assisting  in  the  formulation  of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities.
 
Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher education.
 
Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Must be eligible to teach clinical courses at HCC's affiliate sites by meeting any requirements for entry set by the affiliate sites.


EDUCATION

Associate degree or higher in nursing, health, education, technology related field. Allied Health Practitioner currently a certified medical assistant or registered medical assistant is preferred or currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Texas at time of application.

 

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three (3) years current clinical work experience in a health care setting required.

 

Experience in a classroom and clinical skills instruction preferred.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Faculty must be knowledgeable in course content, as evidenced by education and/or experience, effective in directing and evaluating student learning and laboratory performance, and be prepared in educational theory and technique

 

Ability to create lesson plans, course outlines and student performance evaluations

 

Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment

 

Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city

 

Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required

 

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population

 

Possess good organizational and planning skills

 

Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

 

Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment

 

Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others

 

 

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