Allied Health Generalist Instructor
DESCRIPTION:
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Allied Health Generalist Instructor to teach credit courses across the Allied Health Division, with a primary focus on the Medical Assisting Program. This position requires a flexible educator who can support general Allied Health courses as needed while serving as a key instructional leader for Medical Assisting. The instructor will play an integral role in delivering high-quality classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction across multiple campuses.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide classroom and laboratory instruction for Medical Assisting and other Allied Health courses, including day, evening, and Saturday offerings.
Teach both in-person and online (hybrid or asynchronous) courses using effective and innovative pedagogical strategies.
Maintain responsibility for all phases of the Medical Assisting curriculum, including lecture, lab, and clinical instruction.
Assist in developing, evaluating, and updating program curriculum, syllabi, and instructional materials.
Advise and mentor students; support academic success, retention, and professional growth.
Participate in textbook selection and course planning in alignment with program goals and accrediting standards.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and maintain program accreditation through CAAHEP and MAERB.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
Graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES-accredited Medical Assisting program.
Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from a MAERB-accredited organization (e.g., AAMA).
At least three years of full-time work experience in medical assisting, medical assisting education, or a related healthcare field within the last seven years.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience in teaching/advising/mentoring college-level students with broad, diverse backgrounds is desired. Certified by the American Heart Association to teach BLS for Health Care Providers.