Job Details

Temporary, Part-Time Medical Assisting Instructor

Position Number: 7084142
Location: Oakland, CA
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Temporary, Part-Time Medical Assisting Instructor

Peralta/College Information

Job Title
Temporary, Part-Time Medical Assisting Instructor

Time Base
Temporary, as Needed

Compensation
Ranges from $75.32 - $139.20/hour. Salary placement based on education, experience and other provisions outlined in the District's agreement with the Peralta Federation of Teachers.

Position Type
Academic

Department
Human Resources-Personnel (135)

City
Oakland

State
CA

Job Description Summary
The Medical Assisting Program is committed to the provision of educational training that enables students to attain knowledge and develop competent, safe skills for entry-level positions in the medical field. The program provides a balanced clinical and administrative curriculum delivered through comprehensive lectures, laboratory courses, and clinical experiences in local community health care facilities

Merritt College currently offers two certificate programs in Medical Assisting: Clinical and Administrative, as well as a Health Navigator Certificate program. All certificate programs can be completed in one year and prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for obtaining work in the health care field as a Medical Assistant. Graduates of this program are prepared to work with physicians and other team members and facilitate office visits for patients to be seen by the health care provider. Under the direction of the Medical Doctor, graduates assist with many procedures and often assist in health education to support clients' health and disease management.

The Medical Assisting Instructor will have primary responsibilities for lecture and laboratory in our Medical Assisting program, such as Intro to Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Disorders of the Body Systems in Primary Care, CPR and First Aid for Allied Health Programs, Communication Skills for the Healthcare Professional, and Administrative or Clinical Medical Assisting. The assignment may also include other courses in the discipline as needed, including newly developed courses, as well as courses for the Health Navigator Program and Health Occupations.

Duties & Responsibilities

The teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract
assignment.

Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.

Provide class instruction in accordance with established course outlines.

Inform students via syllabi concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures,
and attendance requirements.

Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submits them
according to published deadlines.

Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and promptly returns them to students.

Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy.

Participate in faculty discussions on curriculum, teaching-learning techniques andteaching materials.

Participate on departmental, divisional, and campus committees. Develop and revisecourses in the discipline.

The Instructor is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to:

Teaching, teaching preparation, maintenance of office hours and student advising, and maintenance of student rosters, class records and grade completion in accordance withDistrict policy and procedures;

Performing departmental duties such as program and curriculum development,evaluation and revision, and selecting appropriate instructional materials, and workingwith administrators and other faculty to develop a comprehensive pre-collegiate program;

Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and participation in the governance structure of the College and District;

Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current in discipline and teaching methodology;

Performing professional outreach activities (e.g., working with administrators and other faculty, as part of course development and depending on need, by participating in an industry advisory committee for a program, working with inter-segmental education partners-such as high school, adult school and other colleges-and industry partners to design and implement effective basic skills curricula and career pathways in th discipline, etc.); and

Performing other related duties as assigned by the College.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of any Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of demonstrated work experience in the healthcare field as a Medical Assistant, Nurse, Public Health Officer, Healthcare Administrator, Physician, or equivalent

OR

2. Possession of any Associate Degree from an accredited college AND six (6) years of demonstrated work experience in the healthcare field as a Medical Assistant, Nurse, Public Health Officer, Healthcare Administrator, Physician, or equivalent

OR

3. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential
authorizing service to teach courses in (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).

OR

4. The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures below. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications.)

5. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students

Other Requirements

Desirable Qualifications

Master's Degree Preferred
Previous teaching experience at a California Community College
Demonstrated proficiency in online teaching and course development

Environmental Demands

Tools & Equipment Used

Application Deadline Date
June 30, 2026

Open Date
02/17/2026

First Review Date:

Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.

Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.

Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.

Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.

Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.

Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.

Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:

REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.

Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.

Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.

District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.

Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.

EEO Statement
The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Reasonable Accommodations
In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.

The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.

Benefits Information
FRINGE BENEFITS
The Peralta Community College District offers a number of voluntary fringe benefits to temporary, part-time faculty, including the ability to subscribe for medical and dental insurance in the District's group coverage program and sick leave under certain conditions.

Mission Statement
The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.

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