"Faculty, Medical Assistant Program (temporary)"

Position Summary

This faculty position reports to the Director of Allied Health Programs and provides instruction in the Medical Assisting program, supporting program growth and consistent delivery across Kellogg Community College campuses and instructional sites, including main campus in Battle Creek and the Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. This role is instructional in nature and may assist with program coordination activities as assigned. The Medical Assisting program may utilize hybrid delivery with non-traditional scheduling for on campus lab instruction.

This position is instruction only. It does not include responsibility for serving as the program coordinator, overall program leadership, staff supervision, budget development or fiscal authority, or signatory authority for accreditation submissions. Those functions are performed by program leadership in accordance with college processes.

KCC Equity Statement

At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:

• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
• Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
• Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
• Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.

Physical Demands

The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate degree from an accredited college/university. At the time of application, please attach unofficial transcripts showing completed coursework and degree conferred.
2. Credentialed in good standing in medical assisting as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), by an organization whose credentialing exam is accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
3. Minimum three (3) years of employment in a healthcare facility, including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting performing or observing administrative and clinical procedures as performed by medical assistant.
4. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to provide instruction, assessment, and documentation of student learning and competency attainment.

Preferred but not Required

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
2. Minimum of one (1) year teaching experience in post-secondary and/or vocational/technical education.
3. Experience within an online teaching and/or learning environment.
4. Instruction in educational theory and technique.
5. Experience teaching in a community college.
6. Course/curriculum design and development experience.
7. Experience with programmatic accreditation or other quality standard compliance.
8. Experience with student assessment, advisement and remediation.
9. Experience working with a diverse population.

Proposed Salary

According to the current Kellogg Faculty Association (KFA) contract agreement, commensurate with education and experience. The current salary scales can be found at: https://kellogg.edu/about/departments/hr/employment-opportunities/

Work Schedule

This two-year temporary non-tenure track faculty position works a schedule consistent with institutional needs during the Spring and Summer semesters (SU26, SP27, SU27, and SP28). Scheduled typically Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with evening and weekend hours possible based on instructional scheduling. Work hours may be required at any of the College's campuses, including at main campus in Battle Creek and the Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings.

Job Duties

Essential Function: Instruction

• Teach assigned Medical Assisting courses (didactic, lab, and clinical skills as applicable), aligned to program outcomes and competencies.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans, learning activities, and assessments consistent with the approved curriculum and course outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback and remediation as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, competencies, and required documentation.

Essential Function: Student Success and Retention

• Provide academic support, coaching, and referrals to appropriate college resources to remove barriers to student success.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of referral resources to support students at risk.
• Respond to student questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Plan and participate in student activities and recognition events as requested.

Essential Function: Program Coordination Assistance

• Work in concert with the Medical Assisting Program Coordinator and the Director of Allied Health Programs to support consistent instructional delivery and a high quality student experience across all Kellogg Community College campuses and instructional sites.
• Assist with operational planning, scheduling input, and communication as assigned, within the scope of an instructional role.
• Participate in department and program meetings, faculty collaboration, and continuous improvement activities.

Essential Function: Curriculum and Process Improvement Assistance

• Participate in curriculum review, course improvement, and outcomes assessment activities as assigned.
• Provide instructional input and assist with curriculum committee work, in concert with the Medical Assisting Program Coordinator.
• Contribute course level outcomes data and documentation for program level evaluation and improvement efforts.

Essential Function: Accreditation and Compliance Assistance

• Assist with documentation and reporting processes consistent with Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and MAERB requirements, as assigned by program leadership.
• Assist with self-study preparation and other required reports, under the direction of program leadership.
• Assist with planning and facilitating site visits, as assigned.
• Assist with engaging Medical Assisting faculty in accreditation related processes, as assigned.

Essential Function: Budget and Tracking Assistance

• Assist with required documentation, tracking, and communication related to program financial or budgetary requirements, as assigned by program leadership.
• This role does not include budget development, fiscal authority, or final approval responsibilities.

Essential Function: Professional Presence

• Maintain current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
• Maintain appropriate professional licensure and credentialing consistent with position requirements.
• Represent the College in a professional manner with students, clinical partners, employers, and community stakeholders as requested.

Essential Function: Other Duties

• Support program operations as assigned, excluding program director responsibilities, overall program coordination/oversight, or supervisory responsibilities.