Primary Responsibilities:  

• Assess the instructional needs of students in the program and coordinate the development of a plan to address these needs.
• Maintain the primary responsibility for scheduling classes within the program reporting to the Program director and Health Professions staff assistant.
• Participate in the development of and assume responsibility for program oversight by the Director of Health Professions.
• Assist and encourage full-time and part-time faculty within the program with their professional development, curriculum development, and meeting program outcome goals.
• Participate in the review of the University catalog on an annual basis with regard to program curricula and make appropriate recommendations for changes.
• Participate in the recruitment and interview process of qualified part-time faculty for the program and make recommendations as requested to the Director of Health Professions.
• Complete peer to peer teaching evaluation of both full-time and part-time faculty in the program as assigned.
• Coordinate departmental textbook and supply orders.
• Maintain communication and work cooperatively with clinical instructors of off-campus instructional sites.
• Assist with the coordination of Distance Education classes as required by the Director of Health Professions.
• Serve on institutional committees, screening committees for faculty positions as assigned.

Responsibilities of the Medical Assistant Faculty must include in addition, but not limited, to the following:

• Maintaining appropriate contact and meeting the requirements of the program’s accrediting agency.
• Maintain quality assurance to remain compliant with all required agencies.
• Meet with and obtain qualified preceptors in various off campus clinical facilities.
• Prepare on-site annual reviews required by the accrediting agency.
• Prepare quarterly and/or annual reports and extensive self-study reports.
• Recruit clinical sites from numerous facilities.
• Prepare clinical site visits and continually meet requirements for state and national regulations.
• Conduct recruitment sessions and conduct an application process that meets the requirements of the accrediting agency and advisory committee.
• Recruit and maintain members of the program Advisory Committee from the community and meet at least once annually for input and reporting processes.
• Maintain overload hours if another full-time faculty is not hired.
• Provide oversight and leadership for the Medical Assisting program.
• Maintain program compliance according to accreditation standards, state requirements and regulations as well as Utah State University Eastern standards.
• Assist in developing the program and related curriculum in an online and on-ground format.
• Manage curriculum implementation and ensure compliance to standards. Submit curriculum and textbook proposals as indicated by program evaluation accreditation/licensure requirements or market needs.
• Correspond with programmatic accreditation and/or licensing agencies and complete required reports in order to maintain programmatic accreditation and/or licensure status.
• Support and enforce school and academic policies and procedures advice and support instructors as needed and with delivery methods that address students' different learning styles.
• Develop program course scheduling and attend to other routine program activities in an efficient and effective manner.
• Attend advisory board meetings and present program effectiveness data, direct the agenda, report program changes and updates to policies, curriculum, and processes.
• Facilitate and monitor student progress from orientation to graduation, advise students and maintain students' records.
• Teach classes and provide instruction according to the needs of the program.
• Develop externship/practicum/clinical affiliations as required by program.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Program Director.
• Adhere to applicable accreditation commission standards or agencies regulations, the school policies and procedures, and the department's curricula.
• Monitor school progress, conduct student orientations, and advise students throughout the program.
• Assist with on-going review and development of curricula in the department and make suggestions per policy.
• Attend orientations, staff meetings, and faculty meetings as scheduled.

Skills and Abilities:  

The successful candidate should have the following skills and abilities:

Skills: 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Interpersonal problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. 
• Skills in ordering equipment and supplies.

Abilities:  

• Ability to teach in-person and using systems for online university level courses (e.g., Canvas).
• Ability in hiring practices and personnel supervision. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, non-verbally, and in writing. 
• Ability to develop and enforce policy and procedures. 
• Ability to plan, manage, evaluate, and achieve goals. 
• Ability to assess organization and individual performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An associate degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 3 years in a healthcare facility with a minimum of one year of direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting.
• A current industry registration or certification in medical assisting through a nationally recognized and accredited certifying agency. 
• Classroom teaching experience
• Understanding of and commitment to the Career and Technical Education mission of USU Eastern.
• Desire to succeed and a willingness to work to become a better instructor.
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse workforce in a multicultural setting.
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and a commitment as a team member; ability to foster consensus and collaboration.
• An ability to set specific program goals and develop related curriculum.
• An ability to accommodate varying student learning needs through field exercises, labs, hands-on, lecture, self-directed learning, and clinical experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A seasoned background in medical assisting, nursing, or closely related fields.
• Formal teaching experience teaching at an accredited post-secondary institution.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

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