Adjunct Faculty -Medical Assisting Program

About Quinsigamond Community College:

Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) is a premier learning community recognized for teaching and learning excellence, relevant and responsive programming, student success, and community outreach and impact. The College serves over 9,500 full- and part-time, day and evening students each year. It offers 112 associate degrees and certificates in Business, Hospitality Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Education, Healthcare, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Automotive Technology, and General Studies. The College also offers a wide variety of non-credit courses, workshops, and corporate trainings through its Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education as well as adult basic education and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes through its Adult Community Learning Center. A number of courses are offered online, remote and blended to meet the needs of our diverse students. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE), an indication that the institution has been stringently evaluated and found to meet high standards.

QCC is the gateway to advanced educational and employment opportunities in Central Massachusetts. It is a public, student-centered institution of higher learning whose mission is to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education and training programs and services that are relevant and responsive to diverse regional and student needs. The College helps move students towards family-sustaining employment and rewarding career opportunities.

Job Description:

General Statement

Instructors will teach course(s) within a specific discipline to a diverse student population at our Downtown Worcester campus nursing simulation/skills labs and clinical sites in our service area. Responsibilities will include instructional preparation, assessment of student performance and assistance to students.

Hours of teaching: M-Th 5:30pm-8:30pm

F 10am-4pm

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate in Medical Assisting from a CAAHEP/ABHES accredited medical assisting program.
• Current certification required (CMA or RMA) or relevant work experience
• Have a minimum total of three years of experience working full-time in an ambulatory clinic.
• Individual must also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to build successful relationships with students and faculty.
• Improving student outcomes by utilizing a variety of instructional delivery methods, including technology and other innovative approaches.
• Other duties are assigned.
• Knowledge and ability to teach both the administrative and clinical skills to students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree. Applicant must be a graduate of an education program in Medical Assisting from an accredited institution.
• Teaching/training experience. Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity in the curriculum as appropriate. This should be documented via transcripts for official courses or by providing training completion certificates and program outline demonstrating material covered in the training meets educational methodology.
• Knowledge of MAERB Core Curriculum and reporting requirements for Medical Assisting programs.

Additional Information:

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

Application Instructions:

This particular job posting is an "Open Pool" position. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file on an as needed basis.

Starting rate of pay is $1,512 per each credit of lecture or $1,119 each credit of lab. Positions are MCCC Unit eligible positions. All applicants for these positions must apply online for consideration.

Visit our Web Site at www.qcc.edu/human-resources for information about our positions.

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Quinsigamond Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you don't have access to a computer, please visit Human Resources Office Monday- Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.

Quinsigamond Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office 508-854-2883 or humanresources@qcc.mass.edu.