Online Adjunct Instructor – Medical Terminology

Rasmussen University

. Teach a basic medical vocabulary-building course covering medical terminology, body systems, word parts, abbreviations, and disease and surgical terms .

Posted 10/27/2026part-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical terminology and effective teaching strategies while providing student support and outreach. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or a related field, with active professional licenses or certifications as required.

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Bachelor's Degree In HealthcareTeaching ExperienceStrong Interpersonal SkillsExcellent Written CommunicationActive Professional Licenses

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Hard Skills

Medical TerminologyCurriculum DevelopmentAssessment ImplementationSynchronous LearningOnline Classroom Management

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedFlexibleTeam CollaborationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 2010Windows XP Or GreaterInternet Connection

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Health Care ProfessionalNational Health Care Related Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthcareClinical FieldDepartment Of Education ComplianceAccrediting Agency Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach a basic medical vocabulary-building course covering medical terminology, body systems, word parts, abbreviations, and disease and surgical terms
Communicate consistently with students about performance feedback
Be available by phone, email, and individual appointments for questions and academic assistance
Respond promptly to the Dean and University staff regarding performance, student concerns, and faculty-file or accreditation needs
Use effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques
Create an active, dynamic, student-centered online classroom
Use live classroom tools to conduct synchronous learning sessions
Connect class-session objectives to course-performance objectives
Demonstrate subject-matter expertise and articulate it to students
Contribute to curriculum and assessment development and implementation
Provide student support and outreach through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings
Attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as designated by the Dean
Complete required professional development through Rasmussen Educational Units
Report to an Academic Dean
Teach up to 3 work units per academic quarter

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or Health Science-related field
Teaching experience preferred; minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study stated in the qualifications
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers
Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language
Regular access to a computer
Windows XP or greater
Microsoft Office 2010
An internet connection
Preferred licensed or registered health care professional or national health care related certification
Experience in healthcare/clinical field preferred
Professional licenses/certifications required for specialized schools must be active and unencumbered before teaching
Official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution required before teaching
Must comply with Department of Education, accrediting agency, and applicable state requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(K) retirement plan with employer matching
Paid sick leave
Robust learning management system
Individual development planning
Tuition reduction on courses taken within the family of brands
Continuing education benefits for part-time employees
Professional development through Rasmussen Educational Units (REUs)