Medical Assistant Program Instructors (Multiple Positions)

The Division of Business and Community Services at Holyoke Community College is seeking part-time instructors to teach in an innovative, intensive 5-month noncredit Medical Assistant training program for a local employer. Students will be paid employees taking 40 hours per week of classwork. Instructors will prepare students to take and pass the RMA exam. With assistance, instructors will develop curricula and plan course content, provide lectures and hands-on instruction, and evaluate training effectiveness so that students learn the specific skill sets and knowledge needed to obtain certification and to pursue a career as a Medical Assistant.

The instructors will need to become familiar with current state and federal regulations and will have to keep accurate attendance, grade, and skills information as required by the Department of Public Health. At least two years’ experience as a teacher, trainer, health care personnel instructor, or direct Medical Assistant supervisor.

The noncredit program will generally mirror the courses in HCC’s credit Medical Assistant program, with additional student support for nontraditional adult learners. Courses include: Introduction to Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Medical Law and Ethics, Insurance and Billing, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Skills, EKG, Phlebotomy, Introduction to Drug Therapy.

In your cover letter, please identify which courses you have previously taught, or are qualified to teach, and provide references upon request. We are looking to hire a team of instructors, as well as Learning Coaches with subject matter expertise.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: We welcome and encourage applicants, who do not meet the qualifications as stated below, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the healthcare field or relevant industry Certifications and experience.
• Ability to teach in online, hybrid, or face-to-face settings. The courses will be daytime, M- F, with some laboratory classes potentially on Saturdays or weekday evenings, at the HCC Center for Health Education. Some courses may be offered asynchronously online, but we prefer the majority to be taught in person.
• Prior healthcare teaching educational experience with Medical Assisting content.
• Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.
• The instructor will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course.
• The instructor will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment promptly necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the program coordinator.
• Instructors are expected to be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data, including the assessment of student performance and final grade reports.
• Instructors are expected to be supportive of students' learning goals by a.) Focusing on student learning outcomes b.) Taking into account the needs and abilities of the students c.) Becoming familiar with academic and social support.
• Instructors are expected to make reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences.
• Instructors are expected to maintain the academic integrity of the college.
• Instructors are expected to make himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.
• Instructors are expected to attend all scheduled classes. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a class, he/she will follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor's designee and is responsible for providing an alternate assignment.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree in healthcare, adult education, or similar field.
• Experience as a practicing Medical Assistant.
• Experience teaching related coursework / Experience with an LMS.
• Experience teaching first-generation college students.
• Experience working with diverse adult student populations.

Part-time, Non-Benefited position

Rate: $1,300 - $1,700 per credit equivalent, depending on number of noncredit courses previously taught at HCC; no benefits

Funding: Grant

Anticipated Start Date: May, 2025