Medical Assistant Adjunct Faculty

Northwest Arkansas Community College - Bentonville, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Bentonville, AR

Educational Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant Adjunct Faculty at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is responsible for instructing courses related to medical assisting, including didactic, lab, and clinical instruction. This role involves preparing course syllabi, evaluating student performance, and maintaining compliance with program expectations. The instructor will also engage in program development and community activities, ensuring a supportive and diverse learning environment for students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update course syllabi for each course taught.
• Provide instruction that covers the curriculum for assigned classes.
• Assure compliance with program expectations and support program outcomes.
• Perform student evaluation and use continuous quality improvement techniques to determine the effectiveness of instruction and student success.
• Discuss with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to the learning experience.
• Assist students in developing an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the health care profession.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Identify students needing assistance and refer/aid as needed.
• Create a classroom environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism.
• Create reports as requested by the Dean of Health Professions and NWACC.
• Participate in program development activities.
• Assist in the enforcement of program regulations and report student conduct violations.
• Cultivate a personal interest in communities served by the program and participate when possible in community activities.
• Make recommendations to the Dean of Health Professions for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies.
• Provide a professional role model for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet student, employer, and program needs.

Requirements

• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio) and HRIS systems.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and all levels of leadership within the institution.
• Self-starter who takes accountability for performance with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle highly confidential material efficiently and effectively.
• Strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships with individuals and teams across the institution, campus, and industry.
• Ability to analyze information and recommend appropriate action.
• Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of department operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to conduct research and perform quantitative quality assurance reviews.
• Ability to prepare and present comprehensive written and oral reports.
• Ability to organize and conduct meetings and workshops.
• Knowledge of state and federal personnel laws, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to report clear, concise, and accurate ad-hoc reports to all levels of leadership.

Benefits

• Salary of $765 per credit hour