Job Description

Fortis College • Indianapolis, Indiana

Medical Assisting Adjunct Faculty

About the Opportunity

Fortis College is seeking an experienced, student-focused Medical Assistant to teach in our career-focused academic program as an Adjunct Instructor. If you are passionate about sharing your industry expertise, supporting student success, and helping learners achieve their educational and career goals, we invite you to join our instructional team.

The Role

Reports to: Program Lead, Program Director, or Dean/Director of Education

As a Medical Assisting Adjunct Faculty member, you will teach Medical Assisting Courses, facilitate student learning, provide academic support and advising, and contribute to an engaging educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses using approved curricula and instructional materials.
• Create an engaging learning environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Provide students with course syllabi and clearly communicate expectations and learning outcomes.
• Grade assignments and maintain accurate gradebooks in Canvas.
• Record and maintain accurate student attendance.
• Support student success through advising, attendance monitoring, and intervention activities.
• Complete midterm evaluations and provide timely feedback to students.
• Maintain classroom and laboratory organization, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Attend campus meetings, workshops, orientation activities, and graduation ceremonies as required.
• Complete annual professional development and maintain documentation of continued professional growth.
• Follow institutional policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or Diploma; an associate degree is preferred but not required
• Certifications/Licensure:
• BLS and
• CCMA and/or
• CMA and/or
• RMA and/or
• LPN
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of verified experience as a Medical Assistant in a hospital or clinical, patient-facing setting, within the last 10 years
• Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, written communication, organizational, and planning skills.

Details

Classification: Exempt, Adjunct Faculty

Work Schedule: Hours vary based on assigned courses and academic term schedules.

Travel: None

Work Environment: Interior/Office, Classroom, Laboratory, and Clinical Settings as applicable.

Fortis College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

Fortis Indianapolis