"Part-Time Adjunct Instructor - Medical Office Assisting"

Duties and Responsibilities

Application Pool Notice
Laredo College continuously accepts applications for part-time (adjunct) instructors to create a pool of candidates for each session/semester. Applications will be reviewed and positions will be filled based on department needs. Applications received for this pool will remain active for one year.

Position Requirements
Upon employment, candidate must reside in the state of Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide instruction and monitor teaching/learning effectiveness in the area of Medical Office Assisting. Develop curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the competencies addressed in the particular area of Medical Office Clerk.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop course/program curriculum to address the particular area of instruction via remote, face-to-face, or hybrid courses
2. Prepare tailored course documentation such as lesson plans, course syllabi, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
3. Follow daily lesson plans to ensure quality, consistency, and uniformity of classroom instruction and student conduct
4. Keep accurate attendance records and submit required Continuing Education class documentation in a timely manner.
5. Participate in in-service training activities offered by the Institution or department.
6. Use current technology to enhance effectiveness, including but not limited to computers, overhead projectors, PowerPoint, and CANVAS platform.
7. Measure each students progress through the use of written exams or performance assessments essential to mastery of unit objectives.
8. Inform students of course progression and provide supplemental materials and/or instruction when necessary.
9. Work a flexible schedule as determined by enrollment & assigned coordinator.
10. Maintain FERPA standards as applied to a public institution.
11. Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Continuing Education, Dean of Community Education, VP/Provost, and Laredo College President.

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills

NOTICE: Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Medical Administration, Medical Billing & Coding, or a related field
• Three years of professional work experience related to Medical Office support in a hospital or clinical setting.

Preferred:

• An Associates Degree in a Health Science related field.
• One year of teaching/training experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good writing skills, vocabulary skills, and computer skills.
• Must be able to operate classroom technology, medical office equipment, and audio-visual instructional materials.
• Must be able to develop and use laboratory/lecture/online strategies that enhance teaching effectiveness and promote student learning.
• Must be ethical when evaluating student outcomes.
• Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with the program staff and participants.
• Must be knowledgeable, professional, and concerned with the academic progress of participants.
• Bilingual, preferred.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm.
• Must demonstrate initiative, be a self-starter, and positive role model.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
• Ability to instruct and maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

Supervision Exercised
N/A

Supervision Received
Director of Continuing Education and Senior Workforce Development Coordinator

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.