About this role
Part-Time Faculty
About The Job
Fortis College in Columbia SC is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Medical Assistant to join its faculty. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.
Fortis College provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.
Job Description
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach (insert subject) in our (insert name of program). This is a part-time, professional position reporting directly to the Dean of Education. The primary responsibility will be to teach (insert subject) courses. The typical teaching load is two courses each term, with one or two preparations. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, and participate in department training, meetings, and graduation.
Requirements
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or a Diploma; an associate degree preferred but not required
- Certification:
- CCMA and/or
- CMA and/or
- RMA
- At least three years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
- Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred
Other facts
About Education Affiliates
FORTIS is a post-secondary network of colleges and institutes that engages students in a powerful learning and training experience for lifelong growth. With the addition of each new campus, FORTIS now offers career-based certificate, diploma and degree-granting programs at more than 40 schools in 15 states.
FORTIS College and FORTIS Institute campuses prepare students for careers in healthcare, nursing, medical, dental, business, information technology, massage, cosmetology and the skilled trades such as welding and HVAC.
FORTIS College Online also offers online learning platforms for a variety of associate degree programs for adults and members of the military community.
Each of our colleges and institutes are institutionally accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies:
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
Accrediting Commission of the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)
Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
For consumer information please visit www.fortis.edu
What you'll do
- The primary responsibility will be to teach Medical Assistant courses. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students and participate in department training, meetings, and graduation.
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