Instructor - Medical Assisting

Instructor - Medical Assisting

• 496922
• Edgewood
• Faculty
• Full-time
• Closing at: Oct 21 2026 - 23:55 EDT
• Gateway Community & Technical College

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Title: Instructor - Medical Assisting

Salary Range: $46,105.00

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: Discretionary Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Edgewood Campus

Department: Health Professions

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Medical Assisting Instructor is responsible for teaching 15 credit hours per semester, delivering high-quality instruction in Medical Assisting courses. This role involves preparing and delivering lectures, labs, and practical sessions, and assessing student performance. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the instructor will participate in curriculum development, engage in professional development, serve on committees, and contribute to research and scholarship. The instructor will also assist the program coordinator with program-specific reporting, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and institutional requirements.

Job Duties:

• Deliver in-person and online didactic instruction, focusing on patient education and lab instruction that integrates

• Medical Assisting concepts into classroom teaching and management.

• Maintain and care for classrooms, labs, and training materials.

• Keep the programs current by recommending updates or changes to the appropriate parties as needed.

• Maintain accurate student records and submit data by the required deadlines.

• Model and foster professional and positive relationships with students.

• Provide students with sufficient attention, instruction, and supervised practice to develop the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level practice.

• Be flexible in teaching daytime, evening, and classes on any/all campuses, using various delivery methods.

• Actively participate in student advising and college committees.

• Stay updated and promote general education and the transferability of coursework to four-year institutions through collaborative partnerships.

• Participate in state and local curriculum committees to ensure the program''s quality is maintained at the highest level.

• Collaborate with program faculty to complete academic program reviews as requested.

• Other duties as assigned

10-month faculty contracts span the academic year, typically from August to May, with no course assignments during June and July. Although the contract covers 10 months, the salary is spread over 12 months, ensuring a consistent monthly salary. Benefits are provided year-round. Renewal of the contract depends on factors such as student enrollment and available funding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher with required RMA /CMA or RN credential

• Three years minimum health-care related experience in ambulatory care.

• Phlebotomy experience.

• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (such as Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)

• Significant teaching experience, particularly at the college level

• Strong dedication to enhancing student learning and achievement.

• Ability to adapt to new technologies and teaching methods is highly valued.

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.

• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or higher with required RMA/CMA or RN credential.

• Health administrative experience

• Experience working at the community college level is preferred.

Additional Skills Requested:

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to give a short (approximately 15 minutes) teaching demonstration on the topic to be determined prior to the interview.

If employment is offered, Official transcripts will be required. Transcripts are issued from your previously attended colleges directly to the Office of Academic Affairs via email at gatewayhr@kctcs.edu or mail to the Attention: Office of Academic Affairs, Gateway Community and Technical College, P.O. Box 17419, Covington, KY 41017-0419

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.