Medical Assisting Adjunct Professor

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Location : Olympia Main Campus, WA

Job Type: Adjunct

Job Number: ADJ-209-2526

Division: Instruction

Department: Medical Assisting(255)

Opening Date: 08/18/2025

Our Opportunity

Adjunct faculty salary for the 2025-2026 fiscal year is $1,165.00- $1,189.00 per credit hour, as listed in the CBA

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Adjunct or part-time faculty members in Medical Assisting who will:

Place student success at the center of all decision-making.

Engage with students, faculty, staff and administrators to create a community of learners.

Seek opportunities for teaching and learning excellence.

Embrace change, risk-taking and innovation.

Respect the richness of diverse cultural values, beliefs and practices of others.

Contribute to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university.

Effectively communicate strengths and opportunities for student growth and outcome achievement

Implement curriculum as designed and approved; provide feedback to faculty regarding implementation of the curriculum

Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of antiracist policy development, coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people, is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn't enough? We also offer:

A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs

Fine dining in the, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs

The serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students

A brand new

FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond

FREE on our campuses - permits are not required

On-campus

Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall

Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks

SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different on campus

Lots of activities with our, which are FREE for staff and faculty

Many community events in the

that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:

Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.

The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

What You'll Do

Faculty members will work with other faculty, staff, and administrators to:

Create and facilitate contextualized and integrated learning experiences in Medical Assisting in relation to identified college pathways that are linked to career goals.

Create authentic assessments of students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in Medical Assisting that measure course, program, and college wide outcomes.

Provide online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning experiences that utilize a learning management system.

Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote the affective, cognitive and kinesthetic domains of learning.

Support students in and out of the classroom, which includes directing them to campus services and resources.

Utilize local, state, and national data and analytics to enhance strategies for student success continually.

Be available to teach classes on various days and times. Schedule information:

Be available to teach classes using multiple modalities: on-campus, online, or hybrid Course number/titles (if available):

MED103

MED104

Other MED courses are aligned

Qualifications You Possess

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting with current National certification as a Certified Medical Assistant and an MA-C credential from the Washington State Department of Health

Three years of experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant.

Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds, such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical, and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working/learning environment.

To Apply

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee, highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.

Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience, which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education.

Top candidates will be notified directly by the division to interview for this position should a vacancy arise. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.

SPSCC accepts applications for adjunct faculty (part-time) positions on an ongoing basis to establish a qualified pool of applicants. This pool is created for future part-time professor appointments to the individual program or course indicated. This announcement will serve as an open and continuous applicant pool. Appointment availability varies from quarter to quarter.

Veterans PreferenceApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email towith the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.

Background Check Condition of EmploymentEmployment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

Bargaining Unit

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the South Puget Sound Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO, Local 4603.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and EducatorSouth Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator,,, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.

Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at .

Adjunct faculty who work 50% or more of a full-time workload for two consecutive quarters (for eligibility, spring and fall are considered consecutive) at one or more public higher education institutions will become eligible for state-sponsored health insurance and retirement benefits.

For more benefits information please visit our website.