Instructor/Coordinator, Medical Assistant at Laramie County Community College, WY

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform principal responsibilities satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities. 

The primary responsibility of all faculty is instruction. At LCCC we seek instructors who are committed to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the competency domains outlined below. Faculty are expected to continually grow towards excellence in the following outcomes in the designated discipline of Medical Assistant.

1. 70% of time – Curriculum and Instruction: The primary responsibility of all faculty is instruction. At LCCC we seek instructors who are committed to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the competency domains outlined below. The Instructor/Course Coordinator is expected to continually grow towards excellence in the following outcomes in the designated discipline of Medical Assistant and other Pathway disciplines. These functional and behavioral responsibilities include teaching approximately 2/3 but no more than 28 of the contracted annual workload hours as detailed below:
2. Teaching and Learning: Employs student-centered instruction coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials. Consistently and promptly responds to student inquiries and sharestimely, appropriate, and instructive feedback and evaluation of student work.
3. Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within the designated discipline, and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21st century learners.??
4. Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport.??
5. Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes.??
6. Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies.??
7. Competency-Based Design: Applies competency-based design to the development of curriculum, engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement.??
8. Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment.??
9. Develops curriculum by articulating measurable, student-centered learning outcomes, and using a competency-based design strategy to maintain curriculum that is current, effective, and relevant to the designated discipline.??
10. Contributes to curricula by assisting in design, implementation, and review aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs.??

• Participates in continuous improvement of student learning and success by gathering data, analyzing data, engaging with peers and internal and external stakeholders, and implementing change as a result.??
• Professionalism: Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contribute to one’s discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.??
• Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one’s discipline.??
• Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.??
• Actively contributes to the college and one’s Pathway, department, or designated discipline by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying?commitment to the profession.??

2. 15% of time – Course Coordination: Enhances program development and coordination by designing, implementing, and continually assessing the program’s resources and curricula to align with external accreditor’s expectations, institutional goals, and student learning objectives. Drives quality improvements by analyzing student performance data, collaborating with regional partners to understand changing needs, and using the results of research and data to work collaboratively with program faculty, program director, Dean, and the external accreditor to inform curriculum adjustments and enhance educational effectiveness across the program.
3. Ensure quality assurance and compliance by establishing rigorous evaluation processes, monitoring adherence to education standards and accreditation regulations, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. 
4. Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes by designing evaluation frameworks, analyzing student performance data, and using results to inform curriculum adjustments and enhance educational effectiveness across the MA Program.
5. Confirm accreditation compliance by fulfilling all cyclical reporting expectations of the accrediting agency including student performance metrics, site visit preparation and self-study development.
6. Actively participate in annual processes associated with student recruitment and onboarding. Collaborate with internal partners in the recruitment and identification of robust and diverse student cohorts aligned with institutional goals and program capacity.
7. Participate in the development of collaborative and intentional scheduling of courses in partnership with the Program Director, School Leadership to ensure alignment with related programs as well as ensuring student access and flexibility in their on-time completion of the program.
8. 15% of the time – Clinical Coordination: Ensure high-quality clinical education experiences by coordinating site placements, maintaining affiliation agreements, and supporting student progress in alignment with accreditation standards.
9. Support student success in clinical rotations through direct supervision, performance evaluation, maintaining facility clearance or compliance, and integration of academic and clinical objectives in collaboration with faculty and site preceptors.
10. Strengthen clinical partnerships and communication channels by fostering collaboration among site coordinators, preceptors, and faculty, and by delivering consistent guidance and training aligned with program expectations.
11. Advance curriculum quality and discipline development by designing, implementing, and assessing clinical resources and instructional strategies that respond to data analysis, accreditation expectations, and regional workforce needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field in the Pathway. 

• License/Certification Related to Pathway: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Medical Assistant Administrator (CMA), Registered Nurse, Radiographer, Paramedic, or Respiratory Therapist.
• Four years of professional experience with at least two years’ clinical experience.
• Two years of experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member or as an instructor/preceptor for students of related programs.

*In lieu of the required degree, candidates with equivalent professional experience, industry certifications, or a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, preferably in a related field
• Four years of experience in instruction, curriculum design, program planning and development, accreditation, and student learning assessment

• Curriculum Development – Designing syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments that align with learning outcomes.??
• Instructional Strategies – Effective teaching methods for diverse student populations, including in-person, online, and hybrid learning??
• Classroom Management – Engaging students, handling conflicts, and fostering an inclusive learning environment??
• Use of Technology – Utilizing presentation software, learning management systems (LMS), Office 365 Microsoft software, and digital communication tools.??
• Assessment & Evaluation – Creating rubrics, grading speeches, and assessing written/oral communication skills??
• Professional knowledge – understanding of Communication, as a field of study??

Skills?

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.??
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.?
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.??
• Active Learning?- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.??
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.??
• Writing?- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.?
• Critical Thinking?- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.??
• Monitoring?- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.??
• Judgment and Decision Making?- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.??
• Complex Problem Solving?- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.??
• Time Management?- Managing one's own time and the time of others.??

Abilities?

• Communicate information and ideas effectively across multiple mediums, so others will understand.??
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.??
• Skill in adapting teaching style effectively across various modalities??
• Provide constructive feedback to students??
• Willingness to work with colleagues on department initiatives and curriculum planning??
• Ability to adjust to changing institutional policies, student demographics and learning environments??
• Ability to develop and update program courses  

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

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