Adjunct Instructor, Clinical Skills Instructor, Medical Assisting

Job Details

Job Location: Libby, MT 59923

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: Education/Work Experience

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Department: Medical Assisting – FVCC Lincoln County Campus

Status: Part‑time, temporary, non‑benefit eligible position. Employment is determined on a semester‑by‑semester basis.

Pay Range: Pay is determined by the number of credits taught.

FLSA: Exempt

Closing Date: Open until filled

FVCC seeks a part‑time Clinical Skills adjunct instructor for Medical Assisting in Libby, MT, beginning fall semester 2026. The position is responsible for providing high‑quality, hands‑on instruction to students in the clinical skills required for entry‑level medical assisting practice. This role involves teaching, demonstrating, and assessing competencies in a lab and clinical environment while ensuring students meet professional, ethical, and safety standards.

Teaching assignments may include alternative delivery methods and day, and/or evening classes.

• Instruct and supervise students in clinical skills, including but not limited to
  • Vital signs measurement (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature)
  • Patient preparation and positioning
  • Phlebotomy and specimen collection
  • Basic clinical procedures and infection control
• Medical documentation and electronic health record (EHR) use
• Evaluate and document student performance in clinical skill competencies materials in accordance with program curriculum and MAERB accreditation standards
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to students in achieving course and program objectives
• Maintain a safe, professional, and inclusive learning environment
• Collaborate with program faculty and staff to ensure curriculum alignment, accreditation compliance, and student success
• Stay current with trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements in medical assisting and clinical education
• Convey knowledge of the subject area in an effective manner for successful student learning outcomes
• Foster positive student and community relations
• Maintain and submit instructional records in accordance with requirements
• Integrate subject area with other related curricula
• Maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
• Work professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process
• Remain current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment
• Attend meetings and participate in student and/or program assessment as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Report to Director of Trades Institute

• Three years’ experience in the occupation to be taught; OR
• Three years of post‑secondary education in the career and technical discipline, combined with work experience in the career and technical discipline
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, NCMA, CCMA) credential or registered Nurse (RN) preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience in a healthcare setting
• Understanding of MAERB Standards and ability to support compliance with accreditation requirements
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate clinical procedures safely and accurately
• Knowledge of current healthcare regulations, infection control standards, and patient safety practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of the medical assisting profession, including current clinical practices, professional standards, medical terminology, and applicable regulations

• Prior teaching or clinical instruction experiences preferred
• Experience using online learning management systems
• Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations

• Ability to stand and walk for extended…