Position Title: Medical/Clinical Assistant Instructor (grant funded)
Contract Term: 9-month Academic year
Accountable To: Dean of CTE
Summary of Position: The Medical/Clinical Assistant Instructor delivers high-quality instruction in Medical/Clinical courses. Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, assessment, and full course management in Canvas. The instructor prepares students for careers as a certified nurse’s assistant and certified medical assistant through classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and scenario-based training. The instructor fosters a respectful, culturally relevant learning environment and supports Turtle Mountain College’s mission by integrating Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa (TMBC) values throughout the curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Student Learning
· Teach allied health courses that provide students with the skills and knowledge to become certified as a CNA, CMA and AAMA CMA (AAMA Certified Medical Assistant).
· Supervise students in completing labs and clinicals.
· Use scenario-based training to simulate real-world health care settings.
· Prepare course materials, assessments, and maintain accurate records in Canvas.
· Provide timely feedback and support student professionalism, learning, and retention.
Curriculum Development
· Develop and update curriculum based on current policies and clinical standards.
· Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to ensure program relevance.
· Create performance-based assessments and integrate ethics, employability skills, cultural awareness, and trauma-informed practices.
· Integrate the culture and values of the TMBC into the curriculum in ways that support and reflect tribal higher education.
Canvas Course Development
· Build and maintain complete Canvas course shells with modules, assignments, assessments, and instructional content.
· Ensure accessibility, monitor engagement, and provide timely support through Canvas tools.
Assessment & Student Learning
· Develop and assess student learning outcomes.
· Report assessment results, evaluate performance through multiple methods, and provide academic support.
Program, Institutional & Service Responsibilities
· Participate in program assessment, accreditation, recruitment, and retention efforts.
· Support student organizations, community outreach, and partnerships with tribal and law enforcement agencies.
· Participate in college events, professional development, and committees.
· Maintain professional credentials and stay current in public-safety practices.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Scholarship
· Pursue ongoing professional development and contribute to public-safety education through writing, presentations, conferences, or proposals.
Minimum Qualifications
· Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a current ND license.
· A minimum of two years of full-time nursing experience with at least one year of nursing experience in a long-term care facility.
· Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with a commitment to student success.
· Ability to collaborate with colleagues and health care affiliates.
· Ability to travel, work flexible hours, and teach at various sites as needed.
· Commitment to the mission, culture, and values of Turtle Mountain College and tribal higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
· Teaching or training experience preferred.