Medical Assistant Adjunct Instructor

UMA Education • Clearwater, FL

10d • $720 • Onsite

About The Position

Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution headquartered in Tampa, Florida, founded in 1994, with online programs and hands-on training at its Clearwater campus. The Medical Assistant Adjunct Instructor provides engaging instruction in core content, laboratory skills, and professionalism; models, guides, and evaluates students’ clinical skills; and delivers academic remediation, intervention, and certification-preparation support as assigned. The instructor manages student information and performance, maintains student engagement and satisfaction, and implements institutional initiatives, policies, and procedures. The position works with program and institutional leadership and cross-department representatives to support academic achievement, retention, certification, graduation, and placement outcomes.

The anticipated starting rate is $720 per week. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The instructor must work at UMA’s campus at 1255 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, Florida, and may travel up to 10%. Work may take place in offices, classrooms, laboratories, and employer or healthcare facility sites. Evening and weekend availability may be needed. Online instruction may be assigned depending on Online campus needs and the instructor’s ability to manage ground-campus responsibilities.

The role also includes supporting institutional initiatives, coordinating with other departments, and following applicable federal and state regulations, accreditation requirements, and UMA policies. UMA describes its values as acting with integrity, championing student outcomes, committing to team member success, pursuing results with purpose, building energy, and working as one.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Equivalent of 15 semester credit hours in the subject field.
• Academic preparation in the specific courses taught.
• Graduation from a healthcare program.
• At least three years of occupational experience.
• An active industry certification or licensure if consistent with employment in the healthcare field of instruction; maintain it as required by the state or accrediting commissions.
• Professional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and business tools such as Teams.
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to work at UMA’s Clearwater campus and in office, classroom, and laboratory settings, and to visit employer and healthcare facility sites as needed.
• Ability to perform all program clinical skills and meet the listed physical demands, including extended periods of activity, walking, sitting, and standing; handling tools and objects; lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects; and communicating and perceiving visual and auditory information.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Experience with Brightspace or another learning management system.
• Experience with CampusNexus or another student information system.
• Experience with Brightspace or another asynchronous instructional tool.
• One to three years of post-secondary teaching experience.
• Demonstrated success applying adult learning principles and best practices to achieve program or course learning objectives.

Responsibilities

• Teach approved curriculum according to assigned schedules and deadlines.
• Prepare for instruction and demonstrate proficiency with relevant software, course content, and materials.
• Evaluate student coursework against learning outcomes, grade assignments and assessments promptly, and provide constructive feedback.
• Monitor student academic progress through formative and summative assessments and communicate academic status.
• Hold posted office hours and individual student sessions; respond to requests for support.
• Create and maintain a positive, student-centered learning environment.
• Develop curricular scaffolding tools and materials that address student learning styles and academic needs.
• Provide academic intervention and support, monitor achievement, and proactively contact at-risk students to promote persistence and retention.
• Communicate with students, instructors, supervisors, and other school personnel by email, telephone, and in person.
• Supervise student externship experiences, provide tutoring and open laboratory instruction, and provide online instruction when assigned.
• Attend required program and institutional meetings.
• Advise students on academics, attendance, career readiness, and professionalism.
• Participate in curriculum development and review based on subject expertise, industry trends, and student performance and engagement.
• Communicate barriers to student success to leadership and help identify solutions.
• Maintain an up-to-date faculty file and complete required meetings, in-services, and continuing education units.
• Follow applicable compliance requirements, regulations, accreditation requirements, and institutional policies; communicate requirements and promptly escalate concerns to the Compliance department.
• Perform other assigned duties to support school operations.
• Support institutional initiatives and coordinate efforts between UMA departments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to UMA’s institutional values and policies.

Benefits

• 401(k), available after 90 days of employment for team members who are at least 18 years old.
• Continuous learning, professional development, and career growth opportunities are described among the company’s values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level