Medical Assisting Instructor – Part-time faculty - IVC

Irvine Valley College is currently looking for Part-time instructors to teach in Health Sciences: Medical Assisting.

Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical education programs. These part-time positions are on an as-needed basis and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of part-time faculty are to teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. The faculty member will prepare and provide students with course outlines, materials, and lectures that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus; when requested, help develop, and measure learning outcomes as identified by the department; and assess student performance and maintain grade records.

Report assessment data on student learning outcomes, administrative unit outcomes, and/or student services outcomes.

Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning.

Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.

Follow the regulations, policies, and procedures of the college and district as published.

Complete all program/college/district reporting deadlines on time.

Complete and submit required documents in a timely manner.

Make use of technology and learning materials that are current, support the lesson, and enable students to engage with the material.

Establish and maintain a framework for regular and sustained contact with/among students if teaching distance education courses.

Teach classes during the scheduled time and at the assigned location.

Meet workload obligations.

Maintain accurate records.

May participate in curriculum review and program development.

Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (a) through (c):

(a) Any bachelor’s degree or higher AND two (2) years of professional experience*, OR

(b) Any associate degree AND six (6) years of professional experience*, OR

(c) A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (a) or (b) above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit a Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination in addition to all other required materials.

*Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree. The professional experience required MUST be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment of Medical Assisting.

2. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.

3. In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must also possess a medical assisting or nursing certification.

If the candidate is a Certified Medical Assistant, please attach certification from one of the following agencies: American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Certification Association, American Medical Technologists, California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants, Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc.

Please attach all academic transcripts that reflect how you meet one of the above minimum qualifications as well as copies of certifications.