Posting Details
Posting Summary Working Title: Medical Administrative Assistant Instructor Role Title: Medical Administrative Assistant Instructor Role Code: FLSA Exempt Pay Band: UG Position Number: 286A9999 Agency: Virginia Western Community College Division: Virginia Western Community College Div Work Location: Roanoke City - 770 Hiring Range: Commensurate based on qualifications Emergency: Essential Personnel No EEO Category: B-Professional Full Time or Part Time: Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference Work Schedule: Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed course-by-course semester basis.
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
The School of Career and Corporate Training, previously called Workforce Development, is currently accepting applications for part-time day and/or evening Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Instructors. Responsibilities include teaching students in both classroom and skills lab settings to help ensure students gain the knowledge and skills required to pass the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam. Instructors will be expected to deliver established course curriculum, monitor student progress, transfer knowledge in support of certification preparation, troubleshoot classroom technical issues, and track equipment usage and inventory.
In addition, instructors will assess students for content mastery and skills proficiency and maintain student attendance and grades in accordance with established policies. Instructors may also assist with content development and curriculum. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled. Classes will be held in Roanoke on Virginia Westerns main campus with possible remote work as needed. Primary scheduling for classes includes weekday evenings and/or weekends.
Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as-needed course-by-course basis. Special Assignments: May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Required Qualifications
Candidate must be or have been a medical assistant or medical front office staff member with at least one year of experience performing medical administrative assistant tasks. The successful candidate must possess expert-level skills and abilities necessary to pass the CMAA exam. Must also possess knowledge of local and regional healthcare facilities and systems. Must be very detail-oriented and be able to meet set deadlines.
The successful candidate will have expert skills, knowledge, experience, and education in the healthcare field. Associates degree in a related healthcare field. All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, ability to write syllabi and exams, ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments, as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.
Additional Considerations
Bachelors degree in related healthcare field. Proven ability to provide instruction in accelerated formats geared towards certification exam preparation. Demonstrated track record of high-level student credential and institutional outcomes with the ability to deliver instruction in the classroom and in lab environments.
Five years of work experience in a patient care setting in the clinical medical assisting or medical office field. Experience in teaching adult learners and working in Canvas or a similar Learning Management System is helpful. Operation of a State Vehicle. No Supervises Employees. No Required Travel. NA
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: ADJ_2994P Recruitment Type: General Public - G Number of Vacancies: multi-hire Position End Date: if temporary Job Open Date: 02/03/2026 Job Close Date: 02/22/2027 Open Until Filled: Yes Agency Website: www.virginiawestern.edu Contact Name: Email: hr@appsvirginiawestern.edu Phone Number:
Special Instructions to Applicants
Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of online application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts of all college work completed. An other document such as a letter of reference or additional transcripts is optional and may be included as part of the online application process.
We MUST receive copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. If the transcripts are not attached to the online application, please upload a document indicating that the transcripts will be mailed or sent separately to fulfill this requirement. The application will not be accepted without this required documentation.
Materials submitted via regular email attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the online application will not be considered.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit http://www.virginiawestern.edu/hrcareeropenings.php.
Questions about the online application process can be called 540-857-7282 or 857-7283.
Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
TTY 711 or 1-800-828-1120.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) and ADAAA, Virginia Western Community College will provide if requested reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Diversity.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks, relevant to employment, and other checks requested by the VCCS, such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest.
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) and ADAAA to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/92932
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