Medical Assistant Program Instructors (Multiple Positions)

About Holyoke Community College :

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

Mission : Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values : Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration

Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.

The Division of Business and Community Services at Holyoke Community College is seeking part-time instructors to teach in an innovative, intensive 5-month noncredit Medical Assistant training program for a local employer. Students will be paid employees taking 32 hours per week of classwork. Instructors will prepare students to take and pass the RMA exam. With assistance, instructors will develop curricula and plan course content, provide lectures and hands-on instruction, and evaluate training effectiveness so that students learn the specific skill sets and knowledge needed to obtain certification and to pursue a career as a Medical Assistant.

• The instructors will need to keep current and accurate attendance, grades, and records and spend 1-2 hours per cohort coordinating with the team. Courses must be aligned with the knowledge and skills required for the AMT RMA credential. Experience as a teacher, trainer, health care personnel instructor, or direct Medical Assistant supervisor is preferred.
• The courses will be in person in Holyoke, daytime, Tuesday - Friday, on the main campus and at the HCC Center for Health Education.
• Courses in the program include Medical Administration, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Insurance and Billing, EKG, Phlebotomy, Clinical Skills, and Introduction to Drug Therapy.
• The primary instructional need is in Medical Administration.
• Candidates with the qualifications, experience, and interest in teaching any of the courses within the program are strongly encouraged to apply, as new programming needs are frequently occurring in Workforce Development.
• In your cover letter, please identify which courses you have previously taught, or are qualified to teach, and provide references upon request. We are looking to hire a team of instructors, as well as Learning Coaches with subject matter expertise.

Minimum Qualifications :

Equivalency Statement :

We welcome and encourage applicants, who do not meet the qualifications as stated below, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

Preferred Qualifications :

Part-time, Non-Benefited Position :

Per Course Rate : $1,300 - $1,700 per credit equivalent, depending on number of noncredit courses previously taught at HCC ; no benefits.

Funding : Grant.

Anticipated Start Date : May - June, 2026.

Disability Accommodations :

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.

Background Check :

Holyoke 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 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 College’s Affirmative Action and / or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.