Z2018 Medical Assistant Instructor
Vacancy Notice: 01/18/2018
Application Deadline: 3/13/2018 By 4:00pm CST
Position Type: Faculty
JOB SUMMARY: Hawkeye Community students are prepared in a variety of settings including our on-site laboratory/clinical settings that are fully equipped to prepare them for patient care. This includes our multimillion dollar, state-of-the-art simulation center complete with Pyxis station, Docucare EMR system, IV simulators, and eight basic and advanced interactive patient simulators including adult, pediatric, neonatal, and maternal models. This is a full-time position providing high-quality classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction to the students of the Medical Assistant Programs. Teaching assignments may include days and evenings, and various sites and formats (face-to-face, on-line). A full-time teaching load of 15 credit hours per term is typical. Necessary skills for this position include the ability to formulate and maintain curriculum for assigned courses, employ instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assess student progress on a regular basis, and provide progress reports as required. Experience with or commitment to various instructional modalities such as computer-mediated instruction is essential. Beyond instructional responsibility, this position requires advising and providing leadership to students. This individual will be expected to demonstrate exemplary teamwork and communication skills with supervisors, program faculty, the Advisory Committee, other divisions of the College, and the community. Leadership opportunities are available in the following areas: expanding and integrating curriculum with virtual simulations and alternate delivery formats; direction of clinical experience, including external sites; developing continuing/professional education offerings; grant projects; program promotion; advising and mentoring; and initiatives to increase enrollment of nontraditional students.
QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree in Medical Assisting, credentialed as a Medical Assistant, and three years of employment experience as a Medical Assistant, including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory setting. One year of teaching experience. Must have instruction in educational theory and techniques. Ability to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, staff, and the public. Ability to apply teaching skills, motivate and interest students, be personable and professional, and be able to learn and apply new concepts and ideas.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Twelve-month contractual position beginning no later than January 3, 2018. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience and will include a comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance; a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expense; personal and sick leave; and a choice of retirement programs--IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Application Procedure
Background checks and driving records are considered in all hiring decisions.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you are in need of any special accommodation in completing the application process, please email Human Resource Services.
Application materials are required and must be received in the Human Resource Services office by the application deadline in order to be considered for the position.
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