Full-Time Faculty Medical Administrative Assistant Office Administration Programs

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POSITION TITLE: Full-Time Faculty - Medical Administrative Assistant/ Office Administration Programs (Open Rank - Instructor Assistant Professor or Associate Professor)
DEPARTMENT: Business Administration
REPORTS TO:Dean School of Business Industry and Career Programs
POSITION STATUS:Full-time tenure track MCCC/MTA unit position with benefits. The title of this position will be Instructor Assistant Professor or Associate Professor depending on the selected candidates experience. This position may be eligible for release time as department chair or coordinator which would include working with accreditors and related reporting.
LOCATION: Courses may be offered in online hybrid or face-to-face modalities in Fall River Attleboro New Bedford and/or Taunton.
START DATE:Academic Year 2027 (Fall Semester 2026)
SALARY:$57289 - $74369 - actual salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and consistent with the MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This faculty position resides within the School of Business Industry and Career programs and will be responsible for teaching a full-time (15 credit hours per semester) course schedule in the Medical Administrative Assistant (MAA) and Office Administration (OFC) programs including but not limited to those listed in our Academic Catalog. Courses may be held at our Fall River New Bedford Attleboro and Taunton locations and/or in online/hybrid modalities as assigned. The full-time instructor will play a critical role in the teaching and learning process contributing to student learning outcomes and overall success for the academic area and Bristol Community College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare students to become Certified Medical Administrative Assistants (CMAA) as demonstrated through the National Healthcare Association competencies which are currently incorporated into the MAA courses.
• Teach a full-time (15 credit hours per semester) schedule of courses in face-to-face hybrid and online modalities.
• Assess student learning and assign grades through equitable and inclusive pedagogies and assessment strategies.
• Adhere to workload as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement including duties such as but not limited to developing curricula to address course and student learning outcomes and General Education competencies as appropriate completing book orders creating syllabi verifying student enrollment and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline.
• Foster student success across the colleges diverse student body and address equity gaps through innovative teaching and learning approaches as well as curriculum development.
• Incorporate High-Impact Practices (HIPs) into curricular and pedagogical approaches with emphasis on HIPs that provide students with real-world experiences such as Service-Learning and internship opportunities.
• Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students.
• Post and maintain a minimum of four (4) office hours per week.
• Serve on college committees as elected or appointed.
• Attend program department academic area all-college and committee/council meetings.
• Recommend suitable instructional material textbooks and library acquisitions.
• Participate in assessment of course and program learning outcomes.
• Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues to teach online as needed and to enhance classroom learning as appropriate.
• Engage in professional development activities through participation in conferences workshops seminars and professional associations to maintain excellence in the discipline and in the classroom.
• Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristols core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
• Focus on the Commonwealths Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Actively participate in the general college community and fulfill duties as stipulated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Complete required training such as but not limited to Title IX FERPA and Information Security.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Develop and improve office administration programs by working collaboratively with other faculty members and administrators through program reviews and advisory board committees; assist with recruitment of qualified advisory board members as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

• Masters degree in Business Administration Management or related field. Candidates with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field will be considered as long as they make progress toward obtaining a Masters degree in a related field within two years of the date of hire.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience as an office assistant/manager or related position.
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience at the college/university level or equivalent industry training experience in office administration facilitating courses such as office procedures EHR office management medical terminology Office 365 applications and front-end office duties.
• Must be flexible in the acceptance of new and changing teaching assignments.
• Demonstrated experience in curricular planning and assessment as well as demonstrated use of innovative educational learning techniques and technologies to enhance student learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven technological proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications and current A.I. tools (ChatGPT Canva NotebookLM etc.)
• Able to work effectively with a diverse student body faculty and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in community college teaching advising and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated experience with online instruction and/or virtual training experience within a Learning Management System (i.e. Canvas Blackboard).
• Demonstrated versatility in teaching a range of courses offered in the Medical Administrative Assistant Program particularly in: Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology Medical Insurance Forms or Medical Office Procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with medical office software such as EHR Go-educational software.
• Experience with and interest in Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) applications and/or integration into instructional approaches.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Canvas Banner Argos DegreeWorks EAB Navigate.
• Demonstrated experience working on committees and within teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to closing equity gaps.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

POSITION STATUS: Full-time tenure track MCCC/MTA unit position with benefits. The title of this position will be Instructor Assistant Professor or Associate Professor depending on the selected candidates experience. This position may be eligible for release time as department chair or coordinator which would include working with accreditors and related reporting.

STARTING DATE: Fall 2026

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion age veteran or military status genetic information gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination harassment retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the Colleges Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer Johanna Bielawski at or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Right.

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the Apply button. The position will be open until filled. Review of applications will begin 10 calendar days from the posting date.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.