Continuing Education Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assisting

Adjunct Faculty Position Information

Position Title: Continuing Education Adjunct Faculty Medical Assisting

Position Type: Department FLSA Non-Exempt, Full Time or Part Time, Part Time, Fixed Term, Tenure Track, Grade ...

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom and laboratory instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince Georges Community College campus or at off-campus locations. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes.

The Instructor is also responsible for:

• Participating in related activities, including professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.
• Minimum Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Current Certified Medical Assistant CMA, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, NCMA, NCCT, CCMA, NHA, CMAC, AMAC, or higher certification, such as RN, PA.

Criteria for Review

The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process.

A Resume, CV, and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

Essential Duties

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
• Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format, which may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction.
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required.
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department.
• Inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress and provide timely student feedback.
• Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting, which may include an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbooks, and supplemental materials.
• Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.
• Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course, which may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book and entering final grades by the established due date.
• Maintain accurate class records and submit required class records by the established due date.
• Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
• Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, advising students, and referring students to appropriate resources.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours, with the exception of weekends and holidays.
• Maintain regular communication with students.
• Use the assigned PGCC email for communication with the department and with students.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Area Specific Requirements

• Responsible for all didactic laboratory and clinical instruction to which a student is assigned.
• Provides instruction, supervision, and timely assessments of the students progress in meeting program requirements.
• Assesses cognitive, psychomotor, and affective objectives and competencies within the policies of the department.
• Participates in all medical assisting advisory board meetings.
• Utilizes college and department resources to support student learning, retention, and persistence.
• Effective in teaching and knowledgeable in the MAERB Core Curriculum content, included in their assigned teaching, as documented by education or experience in the designated content area and have documented education in instructional methodology.
• Maintain theory and practices related to instructional methodologies, education through workshops, in-service sessions, seminars, or completed college courses on topics, including but not limited to learning theory, curriculum design, test construction, teaching methodology, or assessment techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Canvas, including the ability to design, organize, and manage course materials, assignments, and assessments within the platform effectively.
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction.
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, remote, and online modalities as needed.
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology, including Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
• Research skills, where appropriate.
• Time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats, online, remote, hybrid, and settings off-campus, weekends, evenings, and accelerated.
• Ability to perform a range of physical positions and mobile conditions, including but not limited to occasionally moving materials 5-25 pounds.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact, as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Prince Georges Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation causes an undue hardship. Accommodation determinations are made on a case-by-case basis. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ECT department.

Other Requirements

• On-campus teaching may be required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment.
• A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: ADJ2631112
• Open Date: 07/01/2025
• Close Date: Open Until Filled
• No Background Check
• Special Instructions to Applicants:
• The salary range for Continuing Education part-time faculty position is $15-$70 per contact hour, depending on the education and experience.
• Application Status: You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled.
• If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application.
• Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.

Required Fields

• Do you have a certification in Medical Assistant CMA, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, NCMA, NCCT, CCMA, NHA, CMAC, AMAC, or higher certification, such as RN, PA? Yes No
• Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States? As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, candidates must present acceptable documentation showing that they are a U.S. citizen or a resident authorized to work in the U.S. Yes No
• How did you hear about this employment opportunity? HERC, HigherEd Jobs, Hispanic Outlook, Indeed, Personal Referral, PGCC Website, Social Media, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, The Chronicle of Higher Ed, The Washington Post, Other