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Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Details Position Information Position Title Assistant Professor Medical Assisting (Madras Campus) Classification Title Full-Time Faculty Position Number B1192PD Grade Level Assistant Professor Starting Wage/Salary $61,560 - $72,009 plus exceptional benefits Close Date 03/30/2025 Open Until Filled No Open Until Filled Notes Position Type/Employee Class Full-Time Faculty Faculty Status This is a full-time tenure track faculty position represented by the Faculty Forum, not eligible for overtime. The assigned position is 9 months (179 days) per academic year. FTE 1.0 Contract Months 9 Overtime Eligible Exempt Location Madras Hybrid Remote Work Eligible? No Exceptional COCC Benefits Summary CLICK HERE TO VIEW BENEFITS & PERKS Primary Purpose The Assistant Professor of Medical Assisting – Madras provides instruction to students in the Madras Medical Assisting program, develops curriculum, assesses student learning, and provides student advising. CTE Program Director Disclaimer: Every Career & Technical Education ( CTE ) program has a Program Director. As faculty within the Medical Assisting program, with advanced notice, you may be asked to perform the job duties of the Program Director for this program. In the event that this designation is given, you will be provided with the information regarding this position prior to any appointments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities + Provide instruction in area of Medical Assisting and Allied Health, using approved course outcome guides. Teaching assignments may be during the day (including early morning), evening, or weekend, with most instruction taking place in Madras at the COCC campus or clinical sites, online, or remotely. + Provide student advising and assistance in areas of course selection, career planning, job placement and employment follow-up. + Hold at least five scheduled office hours per week for student help sessions and program assistance. + Participate in department meetings, curriculum revision, course assessment, program assessment, and program review. + Engage in regular professional growth activities, remain current in the field, and maintain current credentials or licensures as required by the program. + Participate in service to the college. This may include participating in College committees, taskforces, peer teams, or other activities. + Provide meaningful, professional service to the community, businesses, public agencies, and other organizations. + Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Department Specific + Provide oversight of the practicum experience, ensure appropriate and sufficient evaluation of student achievement, and participate in orientation for the on-site supervisors as well as selection and approval of practicum sites under the direction of the Program Director. + Provide lab set up, instruction, inventory supply and equipment maintenance. + Participate in annual accreditation activities including data and survey collection, completion of required curriculum mapping and documentation, completion of annual report of activities and resource surveys, completion of updated MAERB faculty, practicum coordinator and director workbooks, program budget, website, publications, etc. as needed under the direction of the Program Director. + Regularly communicate with St Charles Health Systems – Madras to successfully maintain partnerships in which they pay for students in our COCC medical assisting program. + Participate in college accreditation activities and program review; assist with program outreach. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies. + Thorough knowledge in the field of taught discipline and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge. + Ability to adapt and use a variety of teaching and assessment techniques including the use of technology to enhance student success. + Ability to observe, direct, and oversee students ensuring safety in the classroom or laboratory. + Ability to work with and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. + Ability to effectively use Microsoft office suite, various course management systems, technology to teach traditional, hybrid, or online courses and other technology used in the instruction setting. + Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students, staff, and community members. + Ability to provide services to students in a manner which does not discriminate as to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual preference or marital status. + Willingness to travel and or teach at various hours and campus locations, as required. + Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and the willingness to work as a member of a team with faculty. + Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills. + Ability to teach and assess student achievement in cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains as identified in the CAAHEP Core Curriculum, Appendix B of the Standards under the guidance of the MAERB . + Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics or completion of MAERB approved education prior to assignment. Ergonomic Requirements Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Persons in this position may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. All employees who have been identified as having the potential for this exposure will be offered the hepatitis B vaccination at no cost. The employee has the right to waive these inoculations. Minimum Requirements Education: + Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: + One-year relevant experience working in the outpatient medical field. + Three years of employment in a healthcare facility, including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting performing or observing administrative and clinical procedures as performed by medical assistants. Special Qualifications: + Must have current Medical Assisting credentialing specified below or one of the following: RN, APN , PA, MD or DO. a. Medical Assistants must be credentialed, in good standing, in medical assisting by an organization whose credentialing exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies ( NCCA ) or the American National Standards Institute ( ANSI ). The CMA or RMA credential is preferred. Nurses and providers must be willing to take one of the certification exams to receive medical assisting certification. Equivalency Statement The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process. All employees are required to successfully complete and pass a background screen, which includes a criminal history check. Preferred Qualifications Education: + Bachelor’s degree or higher in medical assisting related field. Experience: + Experience in a variety of outpatient settings performing the functions of an MA or provider. EEO Statement The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211. This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3. In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.