Adjunct Instructor Pool - Clinical Medical Assistant Program

Overview

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is seeking adjunct instructors to support a variety of workforce training and credentialing programs across the region. The position is responsible for providing effective didactic and skills instruction to engage an adult learner audience; maintaining a positive and safe learning environment; ensuring adherence to policies and procedures; and serving as a role model and advocate for student success.

Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend and at various locations. This is an on-campus position (not remote).

• Provide effective didactic and skills instruction to adult learners.
• Maintain a positive and safe learning environment; adhere to policies and procedures.
• Serve as a role model and advocate for student success.
• Hold review, remediation and office hour sessions for students.
• Maintain participation and performance records; collaborate with faculty and staff on curriculum development, instructional design, and assessment.
• Provide timely and appropriate responses to student, staff and partner inquiries; report incidents.
• Participate in professional development and partner onboarding requirements; maintain professional competence and certifications/licensure.
• Assist in student recruitment activities.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned and may assist in emergencies.

• Certification as a clinical medical assistant (NHA) or medical assistant (AAMA).
• Two years of direct patient care as a medical assistant.
• Combination of education and industry credentials to demonstrate content expertise.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to community college philosophy and student success.

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant clinical healthcare field.
• Other certification or licensure as a healthcare professional (e.g., RN).
• Experience teaching adult learners and/or in a community college.
• Experience teaching online and/or hybrid courses.
• Experience using Canvas or a similar learning management system.
• Recent experience preparing adult learners for success on credentialing exams.
• Current AHA-BLS CPR certification.

Operating of a State Vehicle:
No
Supervises Employees:
No
Required Travel:
To and from any college campus/site location as assigned.

Posting Number:
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies : 1
Position End Date (if temporary):
Job Open Date: 12/16/2025
Job Close Date: 05/15/2026
Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Package must include—

• State application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Copies of medical assistant certification and other healthcare certification/licenses
• Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references

PVCC will accept only online applications submitted through the Virginia Jobs site. Do not submit hand-delivered, mail, email, or fax applications. Attach cover letters, resumes/CVs, and unofficial transcripts electronically. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review; foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service. Deadline:
Review of applications begins immediately. References & criminal background checks required. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate in its programs and activities. The following contact is designated for inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:
Human Resources Associate Vice President, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M132, Charlottesville, VA 22902; .

We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Virginia National Guard members. Background check and E-Verify requirements apply as described by PVCC and the VCCS. See posting for details.

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