Job Summary
Salt Lake Community College seeks adjunct faculty who can adapt to a variety of teaching situations and who have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes professionalism and multicultural understanding.
The faculty will work in a multi-modal program serving students in scheduled classes and open lab instruction. The instructor will provide instruction in the training courses offered through the Medical Assistant program using a variety of teaching methods and media to meet different learning styles, to prepare students for certification and employment in healthcare settings.
This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Hands-on instruction of clinical skills related to the role of Medical Assistant.
- Didactic instruction in scheduled classes and/or hybrid learning environments.
- Demonstrate clinical competence in all aspects of medical assisting roles.
- Follow established curriculum and clinical assessments.
- Supervise student efforts to ensure a high level of patient care and safety.
- Monitor, evaluate & document student attendance and progress.
- Project a positive, helpful attitude when students request or require help.
- Maintain a positive professional working relationship with other program faculty and division staff.
- Preserve patient and student confidentiality.
- Advise students on the program requirements and their progress through the courses.
- Provide an industry viewpoint to the training program so that students will be prepared to enter the workforce.
