Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assisting

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Clinical professionals with terminal degree or Bachelor’s degree in a health related field with a minimum of 18 semester credit hours completed in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university
• Possess the highest degree in the teaching discipline/field with a certification or license and a minimum of two years’ experience in the clinical field with a minimum of an Associate’s degree
• Clinical and administrative medical office experience, including medical billing and coding (preferred)
• At least six months of teaching experience at another post-secondary education institution (preferred)
• Membership in a professional association tied to the area of instruction (preferred)
• Academic Processes - knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology
• Clerical - knowledge of office administrative procedures, including accurate record-keeping
• Computer - ability to perform basic computer processes, including word processing, web browsing, and utilization of Microsoft Office
• Technical Knowledge and Application - proficiency with the online learning environment, including the creation of digital media and utilization of learning management systems
• Mathematics – ability to perform basic mathematic calculations
• Critical Thinking - uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information to make conclusions and work through problems
• Research - Locates key facts and information to learn more about different types of information
• Interpersonal Skills - communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions
• Time Management - manages one's own time to accomplish assigned tasks
• Attention to Detail - thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed
• Comprehension - ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Written Expression - ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Oral Expression - ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Selective Attention (Focus) - ability to concentrate on a task over time without being distracted
• Organizational - ability to organize large amounts of information and tasks
• Teaching - ability to convey course concepts and material in a manner that others can understand
• Engagement –ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrate fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and show compassion without being ineffectual.
• Ability to physically work in the United States while performing all responsibilities of the position for the University.
• Computing - ability to access a personal computer, Internet connection, and telephone connection (hardware, software, and Internet access specifications to be provided) to fulfill teaching and related administrative responsibilities.
• Office Hours - ability to hold required office hours and respond to student questions and administration within the required response time.
• Orientation participation -ability to complete the New Faculty Orientation and other assigned/required training (e.g., Code of Conduct) through South University.