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Medical Assisting Faculty/Program Director

Northeast Iowa Community College

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ID: 76845

Posted On 08/05/2025

Job Overview

**JOB** **PURPOSE** **/** **GOAL** **:** To fully support the mission of Northeast Iowa Community College through the functions of teaching, service and scholarship. To provide effective instruction to ensure academic programming attains student learning outcomes and prepares students for successful transition into the workforce or transfer to a post-secondary institution. To carry out assigned responsibilities to ensure academic programs are sustainable and aligned with accreditation standards.

The successful candidate will have:

1. A minimum of an associate degree.

2. Medical or allied health education or training.

3. Documented education in instructional methodology.

4. Credentialing in good standing in medical assisting by an organization whose credentialing exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or under international Organization for Standardization.

5. A minimum of two years of recent employment related to the profession of medical assisting.

6. Knowledge of current medical assisting practice, including continuing education in administrative _and_ clinical areas.

Primary courses taught may include: Front and back office medical assisting coursework.

Must meet minimum experience and education requirements as outlined by the Iowa Code sections 260C.47 and 260C.48 and the Northeast Iowa Community College _Quality Faculty Plan_ .

CERTIFICATIONS** **AND** **LICENSES** **:

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL** **TASKS** **:

The College recognizes three broad areas of faculty endeavor: **teaching, scholarship, and service,** and expects that ALL faculty members will be active in each of these areas.

_Teaching_

Teaching is a core activity of the College and all faculty members are expected to achieve excellence in this role. Teaching includes not only traditional classroom, laboratory and studio instruction, but may also include service-learning courses, evolving forms of technology-enhanced instruction such as hybrid, online, distance learning courses, competency based learning, and other non-classroom instruction such as the supervision of interns/co-op students and clinical students. The following provides a list of the essential expectations in teaching:

1. Remain current with methods and developments in the content area.

2. Possess the expertise to deliver courses in multiple formats; face-to-face, online, hybrid

3. Utilize current technologies to support teaching;

4. Complete delegated teaching assignment in accordance with guidelines for teaching format.

5. Meet all class, office and college commitments.

6. Participate in the development of a cohesive general education program and/or career and technical program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Establish a representative program advisory board and respond to recommendations.

b. Ensure an ongoing process of curriculum evaluation.

c. Network with adjunct and concurrent faculty to ensure consistency in curriculum through department meetings, peer mentoring visits, discipline meetings etc..

7. Evidence a commitment to the assessment of student learning. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Follow assessment activity timeline/deadlines.

b. Incorporate assessment activities in the instructional content.

c. Facilitate collaboration among all faculty (full-time, adjunct, and concurrent) teaching in the program/course to ensure course content and embedded assessments are consistent.

8. Evidence a commitment to ongoing program evaluation.

a. Annual review of Annual Key Performance Indicator Review document.

b. Participate in compiling Comprehensive Program Review packets.

c. Participate in compiling accreditation packets.

d. Review of annual Common Learning Outcomes dashboards.

9. Maintain a classroom environment that supports retention and completion. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Utilize instructional methods that require student engagement and collaboration.

b. Provide feedback, assessments and grades according to prescribed guidelines.

c. Ensure the classroom environment provides respect for diversity and individual viewpoints.

d. Emphasize to all classes the importance of prompt and regular class attendance.

e. Provide persistent outreach to students not attending class or meeting class requirements.

f. Initiate referrals for identified at-risk student behaviors.

10. Assist in the placement and success of students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Incorporate authentic learning into courses and programs.

b. Engage with students in co-curricular activities.

c. Reinforce career pathway leading to workforce placement and/or transfer upon graduation.

_Scholarship_

Faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activity to enhance teaching effectiveness and facilitate life-long learning. The definition of scholarship at NICC is:

_Discipline- or pedagogy- based inquiry, creative expression, or applied work experience that expands, enhances, or applies knowledge._

11. Maintain credentials and expertise in accordance with College guidelines and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Meet requirements of Quality Faculty Plan.

b. Remain current with methods and developments in the content area.

c. Maintain technical competencies related to area of instruction.

d. Incorporate current technology practices into the classroom.

_Service_

Faculty members are expected to engage in activities at the department level that contribute to meeting the mission of the College. Faculty members are expected to contribute their disciplinary expertise through participation in internal and external community organizations relevant to their discipline of study.

12. Comply with State and Federal Guidelines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Record daily student attendance in the learning management system.

b. Submit accurate grades in accordance with prescribed guideline.

c. Provide accommodations as identified by Disability Services.

d. Maintain student privacy in accordance with professional and/or legal standards.

13. Participate in program orientations, promotion and recruiting/enrollment events. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Recruit program students.

b. Engage with pre-program students.

c. Participate in on-campus orientation and promotional events.

d. Participate in off-campus job fairs, high school and/or community events.

14. Contribute as a member of the College community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Complete student advising, registration and/or mentoring activities as assigned.

b. Engage with students using different modalities when off campus. Virtually, phone, text, etc.

c. Attend and participate in all faculty meetings.

d. Attend and participate in all program advisory meetings.

e. Attend and participate in all statewide workgroups relevant to assigned programs.

f. Serve on at least one college committee or student organization annually.

g. Carry out assigned responsibilities in alignment with the College conduct code.

h. Maintain accountability, efficiency, and proactive utilization of program and college resources.

15. Perform Medical Assisting Program Instructional, Director, and Practicum Coordinator Responsibilities:

a. Teach, demonstrate, evaluate, and assess Medical Assistant front and back-office didactic knowledge and lab skills to students in the Medical Assisting program.

b. Provide program administration, organization and oversight across the district.

c. Ensure program remains in compliance with national program accreditation standards and state regulations.

d. Conduct and respond to timely correspondence with program’s accreditation organization.

e. Assist with the development and maintain support of a cohesive program curriculum that meets or exceeds those stated in the MAERB (medical Assisting Education Review Board) core curriculum.

f. Complete periodic reviews inclusive of Department of Education reports and reports associated with accreditation attainment, ongoing accreditation and re-accreditation of the program by MAERB and CAAHEP, in addition to NICC’s program reviews.

g. Select, approve, and provide oversight of district-wide student practicums:

i. Provide orientation for on-site practicum supervisors and student mentors and communicate with them in timely manner.

ii. Select, approve, and provide oversight of student practicums, including on-site evaluation of student achievement and the quality of learning opportunities, following CAAHEP standards.

iii. Perform regular visits to externship sites as assigned by the department dean, visiting with assigned site staff and students and keep accurate records for reporting.

iv. Perform onsite evaluation of student achievement and the quality of learning opportunities during practicum, following CAAHEP standards.

v. Maintain CAAHEP required statistics of district wide practicum rotations.

h. Keep accurate inventories of all lab equipment and supplies; promptly report any needed purchases and repairs to the Dean.

i. Support and enforce the student policies as directed in the program’s student policy and procedures manual.

j. Coordinate student field trips.

k. Serve as a program student advisor.

l. Actively participate in the budget process of the college, including timely requests for instructional materials.

m. Coordinate program’s advisory board member roster and meetings, following NICC’s advisory board policies.

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Job Details

Categories

Education

Location

Peosta, IA

Job Type

Employee

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Full Time

Pay/Salary

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

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Experience

1-2 Years

Company ID

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Start Date

20250805

End Date

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Northeast Iowa Community College

About the Company

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region’s residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate’s degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.

The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.

As one of northeast Iowa’s largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.

At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.