Adjunct Instructor, Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy

About Us:

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.

With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.

Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for teaching in the medical assisting and phlebotomy programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Instructs assigned courses in medical assisting and phlebotomy programs.

2. Prepare detailed lecture notes on each topic to be taught, in line with acceptable standards in the department per accreditation standards.

3. Available to teach courses in person or online as scheduled.

4. Administer tests and assignments to students to assess their understanding of topics they have taken, as well as to measure the efficiency of the teaching methods adopted.

5. Supervise the academic activities of students to ensure they are doing well, and refer students who need support to student support services and the academic success center.

6. Evaluate students’ performances and provide constructive feedback in areas that need improvement to be successful.

7. Promote the mission, philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives of Cecil College.

8. Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective learning.

9. Adhere to and support all Cecil College policies.

10. Work as an integral member of the Healthcare Careers area.

11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Due to the need for interaction with students, employees, and the college community, this position requires in-person presence. This position is a part-time position and not eligible for telework.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:Associated degree or higher. Experience and credentials in medical assisting, phlebotomy, and the healthcare environment required.

Experience:2-5 years of progressive professional healthcare and/or teaching experience. Teaching experience in higher education preferred.

Skills/Training: Must have excellent interpersonal, written and oral skills.

Communication:Excellent communication skills. Interacts effectively with students, staff, faculty, and community partners. Ability to project a professional, friendly, and helpful demeanor.

Proficiencies: Aptitude in technology use such as but not limited to: Microsoft Office; e-mail; Canvas ®; Powerpoint ®; and various forms of social media.

Scheduling Requirements: The schedule may vary according to program needs, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands: Some lifting and moving of instructional supplies.

General Benefits:

Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

Rate: $27 to $32.50 per hour based upon education and experience.

Position posted on 8/01/2024.

Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.

*We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Last updated on Aug 9, 2024