Houston Community College Looking for Instructor Medical Assistant – Temporary Full Time Assignment Full Time

We are currently seeking an Instructor, Medical Assistant, who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics,
student life and community service.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a professional like you to teach our students about
the exciting world of the medical assistant.

Your professional experience makes you the ideal instructor because you can impart both
on-the-job know-how and industry knowledge and expertise.
When you’re not teaching, you might be assisting students with opportunities
for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers; evaluating program curricula and/or practices; advising declared majors; or reviewing
textbooks and learning materials.

If you’re excited about passing the torch of your expertise and skills to the next generation of
medical assistants, your next step should be to submit your application today!

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready
to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following. Other relevant duties may be required.

Teaching:

Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in
teaching discipline.

Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative
methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within
college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair.

Plan, develop, and use a
variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with
differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.

Evaluate students to measure their progress
toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.

Keep
accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.

Review, evaluate, and
recommend student textbooks and learning materials.

Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to
institutional needs.

Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with
the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories.

Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in
the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

Advising:

Maintain
professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Provide access to students through
conferencing, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or
program-specific issues.

Make presentations on a particular academic field or program – its subject matter, objectives,
opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers, special
clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc.

Work with Chair to take on appropriate advising
activities as needed by the College and Department. (For examples, please refer to the HCC Faculty Workload
Guidelines).

Professional Development:

Establish annual objectives for professional
growth in consultation with the department chair.

Keep pace with developments in the
discipline.

Learn and apply technologies that support student learning. Participate in the evaluation process for self,
department, and college.

Institutional and Community Service:

Maintain communication
with Chair and Dean as appropriate. Support adjunct faculty.  Demonstrate teamwork within an interdisciplinary college
division.

Promote programming within the department, across the District and in the larger
community.

Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and
commencement exercises.

Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and
activities.

Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees.

Be
familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS.

Participate in college-related activities such as
student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special
programs.

Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote
the mission of HCCS.

Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation
standards.

Participate  in  the  HCCS  planning  process  by  assisting  in  the  formulation  of departmental
objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities.

Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices
to assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher
education.

Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary
institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education,
experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

• Associate degree or higher in nursing, health,
  education, technology related field. Allied Health Practitioner currently a certified medical assistant or registered medical assistant is
  preferred or currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Texas at time of application.

  EXPERIENCE

  Minimum of three (3) years current clinical work experience in a health care setting required.

• Experience in a classroom
  and clinical skills instruction preferred.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  Faculty must be knowledgeable in course content,
  as evidenced by education and/or experience, effective in directing and evaluating student learning and laboratory performance, and be
  prepared in educational theory and technique

  Ability to create lesson plans, course outlines and student performance evaluations

  Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment

  Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of
  sites around the city

  Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required

  Excellent interpersonal
  skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population

  Possess good
  organizational and planning skills

  Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic
  backgrounds and students with disabilities.

  Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment

  Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others

The Organization

Houston
Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for
academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for
life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of
study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over
four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+
associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be
No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students,
with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission
for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team

Some of the
brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their teaching home. When you join our talented faculty team, you’ll play a
special role as teacher, mentor and academic advisor. We’ll support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge
and expertise to HCC, our students and the community.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless
possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s
  55.
• About 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308
  urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show &
  Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical
  care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking
  among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a
  large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and
  eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not
discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation or veteran’s status.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination
policies:

David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional
Equity

PO Box 667517                                   

Houston
TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or [email protected]

HCC values its employees
and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning
environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

Individuals with disabilities, who
require special accommodations to interview, should contact  (713) 718-8565.