Job Description
Salary:
$27.00 - $41.00 Hourly Location:
Various SLCC locations, UT Job Type:
Adjunct Hourly Job Number:
202500762 Division:
Academic Affairs Department:
School of Health Sciences Closing Date:
5/31/2027 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Non-Exempt Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date. Job Summary Salt Lake Community College seeks adjunct faculty who can adapt to a variety of teaching situations and who have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes professionalism and multicultural understanding. The faculty will work in a multi-modal program serving students in scheduled classes and open lab instruction. The instructor will provide instruction in the training courses offered through the Medical Assistant program using a variety of teaching methods and media to meet different learning styles, to prepare students for certification and employment in healthcare settings. This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available. Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration. 1) In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment. 2) Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire. Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Hands-on instruction of clinical skills related to the role of Medical Assistant. Didactic instruction in scheduled classes and/or hybrid learning environments. Demonstrate clinical competence in all aspects of medical assisting roles. Follow established curriculum and clinical assessments. Supervise student efforts to ensure a high level of patient care and safety. Monitor, evaluate & document student attendance and progress. Project a positive, helpful attitude when students request or require help. Maintain a positive professional working relationship with other program faculty and division staff. Preserve patient and student confidentiality. Advise students on the program requirements and their progress through the courses. Assess students' abilities and provide appropriate documentation and feedback. Provide an industry viewpoint to the training program so that students will be prepared to enter the workforce. Keep current on technology and other industry advances by attending workshops and conferences, and update curriculum changes as needed. Knowledge and skills:
Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong interpersonal skills High energy level Ability to impart enthusiasm to students Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations. Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals. Ability to employ analytical skills in assessing the needs of the educational processes and student learning outcomes. Physical Requirements:
varied sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting of related supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs Be able to perform patient transfers, including safe use of transfer assistance devices such as Hoyer lift. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities. All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses. You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time. You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students. Minimum qualifications Hold a valid NCCA recognized medial assisting credential. These include CMA(AAMA), RMA(AMT), NCMA(NCCT), CCMA(NHA). Have a minimum of 2 years of experience working as a medical assistant, with experience in both clinical and administrative functions. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience teaching at a post-secondary level. Experience supervising lab skills and clinical rotations. SLCC Information Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC
offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
