Medical​/Clinical Assistant Instructor; CNA​/CMA grant funded

Position Title:

Medical/Clinical Assistant Instructor (grant funded) Contract Term: 9-month Academic year Accountable To:
Dean of CTE Summary of Position

The Medical/Clinical Assistant Instructor delivers high-quality instruction in Medical/Clinical courses. Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, assessment, and full course management in Canvas. The instructor prepares students for careers as a certified nurse’s assistant and certified medical assistant through classroom instruction, hands‑on labs, and scenario‑based training. The instructor fosters a respectful, culturally relevant learning environment and supports Turtle Mountain College’s mission by integrating Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa (TMBC) values throughout the curriculum.

• Teach allied health courses that provide students with the skills and knowledge to become certified as a CNA, CMA and AAMA CMA (AAMA Certified Medical Assistant).
• Supervise students in completing labs and clinicals.
• Use scenario‑based training to simulate real‑world health care settings.
• Prepare course materials, assessments, and maintain accurate records in Canvas.
• Provide timely feedback and support student professionalism, learning, and retention.

• Develop and update curriculum based on current policies and clinical standards.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to ensure program relevance.
• Create performance‑based assessments and integrate ethics, employability skills, cultural awareness, and trauma‑informed practices.
• Integrate the culture and values of the TMBC into the curriculum in ways that support and reflect tribal higher education.

• Build and maintain complete Canvas course shells with modules, assignments, assessments, and instructional content.
• Ensure accessibility, monitor engagement, and provide timely support through Canvas tools.

• Develop and assess student learning outcomes.
• Report assessment results, evaluate performance through multiple methods, and provide academic support.

• Participate in program assessment, accreditation, recruitment, and retention efforts.
• Support student organizations, community outreach, and partnerships with tribal and law enforcement agencies.
• Participate in college events, professional development, and committees.
• Maintain professional credentials and stay current in public‑safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Pursue ongoing professional development and contribute to public‑safety education through writing, presentations, conferences, or proposals.

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a current ND license.
• A minimum of two years of full‑time nursing experience with at least one year of nursing experience in a long‑term care facility.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with a commitment to student success.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and health care affiliates.
• Ability to travel, work flexible hours, and teach at various sites as needed.
• Commitment to the mission, culture, and values of Turtle Mountain College and tribal higher education.

• Teaching or training experience preferred.