Adjunct Instructor, Medical Assisting PTT

Adjunct Instructor, Medical Assisting ) - PTT

This position is open on an as-needed basis. Applications will remain in the open pool, and applicants will be contacted based on the department's needs at the time of submission. If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete an application, contact Human Resources at .

Position Information

Position Title
- Adjunct Instructor, Medical Assisting ) - PTT

Department
- Medical Assisting

Location
- Lincoln

Job Category
- Faculty

Job Type - PT

Posting Number - 02205

Position Summary Information

General Description of Position
- Under the general direction and supervision of the Dean and the Program Chair, the adjunct instructor will instruct students in various courses in the classroom (may be face-to-face or online) and laboratory/clinical settings. This is a part-time temporary position and is part of a pooled adjunct faculty posting for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Essential Functions
- Instruct and Evaluate Students:
Provides classroom/laboratory/clinical instruction consistent with course objectives and standards for Medical Assisting according to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Teaches courses in this Health Sciences Division as assigned in cooperation with the Program Faculty. Correlates classroom instruction with clinical experience through appropriate assignments and clinical conferences/evaluations according to the Program's curriculum plan. Assigns learning experiences in a sequential manner to integrate theory with practice.

Communicates with appropriate staff within the cooperating agencies regarding the objectives to be met and the skills and procedures students need. Provides students and agencies with schedules for clinical and a way to communicate changes in a timely manner. Orients students to clinical facilities and supervises students as required by accreditation and the facility. Monitors safe laboratory/clinical practice for students.

Selects a variety of learning experiences in a variety of settings, which will allow students to gain knowledge of their role in the health care team and meet their educational needs. Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and modern technology in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical. Evaluates students on a continual basis, keeping them apprised of their progress, maintaining accurate student records, and submitting grades as required.

Establishes positive interpersonal relations with students. Acts as a role model by practicing the concepts, principles, skills, and attitudes needed to be an excellent health care worker. Provides for Student Evaluation and Record Keeping. Prepares, administers, and grades examinations and quizzes promptly. Maintains records of grades and attendance, submits mid-term and final grades to the Program Chair and Student Services at the conclusion of the course.

Documents performance and keeps student apprised of their progress through anecdotal notes, grades, conferences, and regularly scheduled evaluations. Participates in the Program Assessment Plan by helping to establish benchmarks for assessing student learning and providing information to evaluate student performance against the established criteria. Remain Current in Events and Developments Related to Subject Area:
Increase and improve teaching skills and subject knowledge through personal and professional development such as Staff Development activities, in-service days, workshops/conferences, formal education, continuing education, technical updates, and personal study or professional reading. Uses student instructor/course evaluation results as a tool to improve student learning, which demonstrates the HSD belief statement regarding our commitment to continuous improvement of learning. Develop/Revise Course Curriculum and Educational Materials:
Develops and/or revises course syllabi and outlines as needed to meet the Program philosophy and objectives according to the Instructional Division Guidelines. Recommends textbooks to be used in courses according to the Program plan. Requests/recommends additions or deletions to the Learning Resource Center in cooperation with the Program faculty. Plans for needed handouts, syllabi, and other educational materials in advance and follows College, Division, and Program rules for printing and copyrights.

Serves as an Academic Advisor for Students:
Advises individual and/or groups of students about the Program as assigned. Keeps the Program Chair and other Program Faculty informed about advisees while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding students. Maintains knowledge of information in the College Student Handbook and Program Student Handbook and applies rules and regulations consistently and fairly. Documents, reports, and resolves student disciplinary problems according to established College and Program guidelines.

Assists in registering students. Assists in the orientation of new and continuing students. Participates in College-wide and…