Lecturer, CC (Medical Assisting Program)

Posting number: 2026-01450

Department: Kapi'olani Community College - Health Sciences - Medical Assisting

Job classification: LECTURER, CC

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Education, Miscellaneous, Health Education, Allied Health, Higher Education, Health Sciences, Professional Education, Education, Training & Library, Instructor, Medical, Teacher

Summary

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Health Sciences Department is seeking applications for the Medical Assisting part-time lecturer position. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below: 

Title: Lecturer, CC (Medical Assisting Program)
Position Number: 0002LEC
Hiring Unit: Health Sciences
Location: Kapi'olani Community College
Date Posted: July 8, 2026
Salary: Minimum $2,053 per credit hour; subject to lecturer placement 
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: General Funds
Other Conditions: For placement into the lecturer pool beginning Fall 2026. Subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:     

In accordance with accreditation standard of the American Association of Medical Assistants, Medical Assisting Education Review Board and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs:  III.B.2. Faculty and/or Instructional Staff; Medical assisting faculty and/or instructional staff must direct student learning and assess student progress in achieving the requirements of the program in the appropriate learning domains;

• Teach courses in the assigned subject area;

• Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress;

• Assess student learning in terms of course competencies and program learning outcomes;

• Submit self-assessment reports based on student and peer evaluations;

• Work under the general supervision of the discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area;

• Maintain one office hour per week for each class taught (20 minutes per credit per week); 

• Classes may be offered online, evenings and/or weekends.

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Master's degree in a health-related field AND current certification as a Medical Assistant by a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). 

OR

1. Baccalaureate degree in a health-related field PLUS 3 years healthcare experience including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare AND current certification as a Medical Assistant by a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 

OR

1. Certification as a Medical Assistant; AND a Baccalaureate degree in any field PLUS 3 years healthcare experience including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting AND current certification as a Medical Assistant by a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commiss