Duties

Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.

Provide class instruction in accordance with established course outlines.

Inform students via syllabi concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures,

and attendance requirements.

Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submits them

according to published deadlines.

Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and promptly returns them to students.

Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy.

Participate in faculty discussions on curriculum, teaching-learning techniques andteaching materials.

Participate on departmental, divisional, and campus committees. Develop and revisecourses in the discipline.

The Instructor is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to:

Teaching, teaching preparation, maintenance of office hours and student advising, and maintenance of student rosters, class records and grade completion in accordance with District policy and procedures.

Performing departmental duties such as program and curriculum development,evaluation and revision, and selecting appropriate instructional materials, and working with administrators and other faculty to develop a comprehensive pre-collegiate program.

Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and participation in the governance structure of the College and District;

Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current in discipline and teaching methodology;

Performing professional outreach activities (e.g., working with administrators and other faculty, as part of course development and depending on need, by participating in an industry advisory committee for a program, working with inter-segmental education partners—such as high school, adult school and other colleges—and industry partners to design and implement effective basic skills curricula and career pathways in th discipline, etc.); and

Performing other related duties as assigned by the College.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of any Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of demonstrated work experience in the healthcare field as a Medical Assistant, Nurse, Public Health Officer, Healthcare Administrator, Physician, or equivalent

OR

2. Possession of any Associate Degree from an accredited college AND six (6) years of demonstrated work experience in the healthcare field as a Medical Assistant, Nurse, Public Health Officer, Healthcare Administrator, Physician, or equivalent

OR

3. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential
authorizing service to teach courses in (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).

OR

4. The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures below. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications.)

5. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students

Desirable Qualifications

Master’s Degree Preferred
Previous teaching experience at a California Community College
Demonstrated proficiency in online teaching and course development

Job Details

Temporary, Part-Time Medical Assisting Instructor - Peralta Community College District

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