Medical Assisting Instructors - Part Time Day & Evening

Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Assisting required. Associate Degree preferred.
• Certification as an CMA, RMA or CCMA
• At least three years of experience in the field of medical assisting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated and results driven
• Prior teaching experience preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fortis Institute in Scranton is seeking medical assisting instructors to teach day classes Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 2:30pm or evening classes Monday through Thursday from 6pm to 8:30pm.

Position Summary: Adjunct faculty members perform a number of roles and functions, each of which reflects the core competencies of their discipline. Those competencies include the following: 1) facilitate learning, 2) facilitate learner development and socialization, 3) use assessment and evaluation strategies, 4) function as a change agent and leader, 5) pursue continuous quality improvement in the educator role, and 6) function within the educational infrastructure, mission, and policies of the College/ Institute.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Learning: - Faculty members are responsible for creating an environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings that facilitates student learning and the achievement of desired learning outcomes.
• Function within the educational infrastructure, mission, and policies of the College/Institution -

Faculty members are knowledgeable about the educational environment, resources, and document integrity. The faculty are expected to work within and support the policies, mission, and cultural practices of the College/Institution.

• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• A commitment to on-time attendance at every assigned class, clinical, or lab they are responsible for. This also includes teaching the full allotted time for the assigned course.
• Adherence to course syllabus, content outline, class schedule and textbook use.
• Be available to advise students.
• Attendance at the all-hands and faculty meeting as required.
• Submit final grades by the last day of each term.
• Submit attendance and grades each week.
• Other assignments as requested by the Academic Leadership Team.

Fortis provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis : • To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. • To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content. • To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society. • To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students. • To offer sound certificate and degree programs. • To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies. • To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background. • To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.