Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assisting Instructor

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Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72‑acre campus in Bellingham, Washington. WCC offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in‑person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.

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Whatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on “best of the Northwest” lists. It is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada. The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other.

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We welcome applications for a part‑time Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assisting Instructor to teach a clinical laboratory in the spring quarter of 2026.

• Associate degree in medical assisting or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Current certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Minimum of three years' recent clinical work experience as a Medical Assistant.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution.
• Experience in a community or technical college.
• Experience with and understanding of educational theory and techniques.
• Experience in curriculum design and innovation, including the development of teaching materials for an online/hybrid format.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities with students, colleagues, and community professionals.
• Develops innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges and brings ideas to supervisor.
• Earns the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and the public through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.
• Creativity, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Actively contributes to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals. Treats everyone with respect and dignity and appreciates the differences in people.
• Evidence of competence using instructional technology including Canvas.
• Evidence of proficiency in using multiple instructional strategies such as flipped classrooms, simulations, case studies.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• An understanding of the mission of a community college.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and abilities.
• A desire to provide a unique and quality experience for students.
• Commitment to collaboration and working together as a team.

• $2,471.00 to teach Medical Assisting 151, clinical lab only, spring quarter 2026.

• Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave.

• Spring quarter 2026. Quarter begins on Tuesday April 7th, 2026.

• For best consideration, applications should be received…