About the position
Berkeley College is currently seeking highly qualified and motivated part-time instructors to teach in the Allied Health - Medical department and to support our vision of becoming the college of choice for students pursuing a career-focused education in a challenging and changing world. Courses include: Medical Emergencies and Electrocardiography, Specimen Collection and Procedures, Foundations of Patient Care, Advanced Patient Care, Hospital Coding, Medical Coding, Medical Billing and Reimbursement Methods, Clinical Documentation and Compliance. Courses are offered across the Woodland Park, Newark, and Woodbridge, NJ campuses during the morning, afternoon, and/or evening, as well as online. These positions require candidates to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of course content and utilize effective methods for delivering instruction both in-person and through the LMS learning platform. Additionally, candidates must ensure that their teaching promotes student comprehension, knowledge retention, and fosters positive and effective student engagement. Candidates will be expected to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in their courses and pass any licensure and/or certification examination(s).
Responsibilities
- Educate students to develop competencies in those areas in which the faculty member is qualified to teach according to the approved course outline.
- Reinforce and stress professionalism in each course.
- Maintain accurate student records and grades for each course.
- Manage classroom activities in compliance with College policies.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant healthcare field is required; Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO) is preferred.
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant teaching experience at the college level or 3 years of professional experience in the healthcare field is required.
- Possession of a valid National Healthcareer Association certification relevant to the class you are applying for (CET, CPT, CCMA, CBCS) is required; Certified Medical Assistant, or Registered Medical Assistant credential preferred. For Patient Care Technician courses, an active New Jersey Registered Professional Nurse license is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with Canvas and other LMS platforms
- Knowledge of the MAERB Core Curriculum, NHA, AAMA, and AMT standards.
