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Medical Assisting Adjunct Faculty
| Company: | Westwood College Company Profile | Current Opportunities (13) |
| Job Location(s): | Calumet City |
| Employment Term: | Regular |
| Employment Type | Part Time |
| Start Date: | As soon as possible |
| Starting Salary Range: | Not Provided |
| Required Experience: | Open |
| Related Categories: | Healthcare - Nursing, Education - College/University, Education - Professional/Vocational |
Position Description
Medical Assisting Adjunct Faculty
For more information visit Westwood
Job Code : 4781
Location : Chicago IL US 60631
% of Travel Required : None
Job Type : Part Time
Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education : Associate Degree
Category : Healthcare - CNAs/Aides/MAs/Home Health, Education, Training, and Library
Job Description :
Westwood is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.
Westwood - O'Hare campus is searching for Adjunct Faculty to teach Medical Assisting. The applicant should have at least an Associate degree and two years experience in an ambulatory health care setting. Teaching experience preferred but not mandatory. Candidates should have a strong quality and customer service orientation and a commitment to excellence. A complete job description including purpose and essential responsibilities is below.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Adjunct Faculty maximizes retention of students toward the completion of their programs and provides students by fostering a proper educational environment so that the students may derive the maximum benefits from the program for which they are enrolled.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teach all assigned classes and hours as determined with class assignments.
2. Plan for instructional activities to include, but not limited to, lecture, class discussion, demonstration labs, and projects. Course outlines and syllabi should be given to students at the beginning of each course setting objectives determining multiple teaching strategies and student activities and evaluation of student learning.
3. Organize concepts to be taught in a logical and understandable sequence covering all objectives as outlined in the course syllabus and lesson guides.
4. Handle classroom routines which includes but not limited to the following:
a. Start and end class on time
b. Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning
c. Administer rules consistently and fairly
d. Establishing and maintaining classroom control
e. Return tests, labs and homework in a timely manner
5. Use appropriate assessment tools shall be used that includes but are not limited to the following:
a. Select, develop and use informal and formal techniques or instruments to measure student learning, modifying teaching strategies if needed.
b. Submit and maintain accurate records of attendance, grades and Student Action Reports.
c. Submit all paperwork in a timely manner.
6. Identify and assess students who are in need of additional instruction to successfully complete the course objectives and provide additional instruction to those students outside of class hours, as needed.
7. Maintain expertise and technical competence in applicable field of study. If credentialed or certified, maintain all certifications and satisfy all requirements of the professional development plan.
8. Attend all meetings, ceremonies and official functions as specified by the program director or the Campus Academic Dean.
9. Adhere to published company guidelines in all matters concerning dress code.
10. Performs any other duties, as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
1. Appropriate technical certification (if required)
2. Appropriate professional experience
3. Teaching experience preferred
4. Working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills
6. Strong attention to detail
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our Company is committed to serving a diverse multicultural body of students in an atmosphere that promotes pride, respect and teamwork. To our campuses and campus communities, we commit to recruit an experienced and qualified faculty and staff who are reflective of the infinitely varied human talent available. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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