Instructor-Medical Assisting - Arizona College of Nursing

Arizona College is currently seeking an Instructor for our Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy Program here at our Mesa, AZ Campus!

Part Time - Monday - Thursday from 5:30pm-11:05pm

Sign on bonus being offered for highly qualified applicants!

Arizona College is a rapidly growing institution dedicated to transforming people’s lives through education. Offering both nursing and allied health programs, Arizona College prepares students for in-demand careers in healthcare and significantly improves its community through the care its graduates provide.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.
Excellence: We strive to be the best.
Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.
Accountability: We own our results.
Integrity: We do the right thing.

Under general supervision from the Program Director, the instructor will play a vital role in training and preparing students for careers in Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy. The Instructor will teach three classes per day or evening, utilizing a range of effective teaching methods such as lectures, demonstrations, and the use of audiovisual and technological resources.

Essential responsibilities:

• Foster a captivating classroom environment while following an established curriculum/syllabus and keeping students actively engaged in the learning process.
• Administer and grade tests and projects, maintain accurate grade books, track attendance, and fulfill other administrative duties as required.
• Create a positive educational climate where students can thrive, while clearly communicating learning objectives for all activities.
• Provide guidance during the practical training portion of class, educating students on proper technique and skills.
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance and behavior, offering guidance and correction to those who do not meet expectations.
• Provide proactive and ongoing advisement and academic counseling to students; recognize and analyze outward signs of problems that may inhibit a student’s achievement and take appropriate actions to support the student’s success.
• Tutor and mentor students on an individual basis.
• Participate in training sessions and professional development activities focused on effective teaching methods withing the program field.
• Share input and actively participate in academic committees to enhance both the program and students’ overall experience.
• Meet course-specific and school-wide student performance objectives.
  
  

Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Must have:

• Three years’ practical experience in the content area or program field.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate levels of authority as well as creating an atmosphere of support and confidence for students.
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and students.

Nice to have:

• Graduated from a program in the content area or program field at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Current medical assistant or nursing registration or certification through a nationally recognized and accredited certifying agency.
• Prior post-secondary instructor experience.