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Connecticut State Colleges & Universities lists this Assistant Professor/PC Medical Office Assisting Program opportunity in norwalk, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success.
Position Summary: All Teaching Faculty members shall: Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources; and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or other administrator, the Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and delivering a range of courses within the assigned discipline. Courses may be offered in lecture, hybrid, and/or online formats, and teaching schedules may include both day and evening classes. Key responsibilities include:
Teaching courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards
Evaluating and assessing student learning outcomes
Providing student support, mentoring, and academic advising
Developing curriculum and periodically reviewing and updating instructional materials
Assisting with program reviews and accreditation-related activities
Planning and executing program-related events
Attending workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field
Program Coordinator duties include:
Recruit, advise, and retain students in designated program areas
Select appropriate part-time instructors
Schedule program courses
Hire and evaluate faculty
Establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers
Arrange and supervise student internships
Assess, evaluate, and continuously improve the program
Perform other duties as appropriately assigned to a Program Coordinator, in accordance with contract hours and the collective bargaining agreement
Utilize release time, as specified in the collective bargaining agreement, to perform required administrative functions
Additional responsibilities include:
Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
Service on assigned committees and task forces
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an Allied Health or related field. Successful Candidate must have or must possess:
Credentialed as a Medical Assistant by NCCA, ANSI, or ISO
Two (2) years college teaching experience (48+ credits)
Two (2) years professional experience in medical assisting
Documented education in instructional methodology
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree
Experience teaching medical assisting courses in didactic or clinical settings
Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement.
Experience coordinating practicum or externship placements and developing clinical partnerships.
Experience with curriculum development, program assessment and evaluation.
Experience supervising faculty or staff.
Experience using instructional technology, simulation, electronic health records, or online learning platforms.
Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.
Salary and Benefits: Salary $75,362 approximate annual. Because the start date for this position falls within the second semester of the academic year, bi-weekly pay will be prorated across the remaining pay periods. At the conclusion of this period, (start of the Fall semester) bi-weekly earnings will be adjusted to reflect the full annual salary applicable at that time. CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous leave policies
Multiple retirement plan options
Comprehensive health insurance choices
Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
Application Instructions: To apply, please submit the following:
A cover letter
A current resume
In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume. Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.
Important Notes:
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
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CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States
Selection Process: After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline. The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.
Background Screening: Employment offers are contingent upon:
Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks
CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.
Equity Statement: Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination: CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.
For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, or
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Worksite address
norwalk, CT, 06860, US
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