Medical Assistant Adjunct Instructor

About the role

Ultimate Medical Academy is a non-profit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus. As an Adjunct team member, you will have access to the following benefits: 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 18 years of age).

Key Responsibilities

• Teaches material from approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedules and deadlines to assure an appropriate level of student satisfaction.
• EFFECTIVELY prepares for each week of instruction and demonstrates proficiency with all relevant software, course content and materials.
• EVALUATES student coursework against stated learning outcomes and works with students so that a full achievement level is attained.
• GRADES all assignments and assessments and posts grades in a timely manner.
• PROVIDES students with feedback in a constructive and positive manner highlighting both strengths and areas in need of improvement.
• APPRaises students of their academic status throughout a course through continuous evaluation and review of formative and summative assessment results.
• REMAINS available to students through posted office hours and individual one-to-one sessions.
• ESTABLISHES and MAINTAINS a positive, student-centered learning environment.
• CREATES and IMPLEMENTS curricular scaffolding tools and materials to match student learning styles and academic needs, supplementing those provided in the core curriculum.
• PROVIDES high quality academic support for students in need of intervention.
• REMAINS responsive to student needs and student requests for support.
• PROACTIVELY monitors students' achievement and actively outreaches to at-risk students to support course persistence and program retention.
• EFFECTIVELY communicates by email, telephone, and in-person with students, fellow instructors, supervisors, and other school personnel.
• SUPERVISES student externship experiences, as assigned.
• PROVIDES tutoring and open laboratory skill instruction, as assigned.
• PROVIDES distance education for Online campus via online learning management system, as assigned.

Team Member Leadership

• BUILD a strong culture of accountability and high performance.
• RECRUIT, DEVELOP, and RETAIN top performers.
• Create and implement an effective onboarding plan for every team member.
• RECRUIT, TRAIN and DEVELOP a team with skills and experience aligned to meet UMA's needs and the market with a focus on retention of top performers.
• SET clear expectations for all Team Members.
• ANALYZE goals, activities and results to determine action plans to improve individual and team performance per stated performance management guidelines.
• ENSURE that UMA values are being demonstrated and policies are being followed.
• SUPPORT Institutional Initiatives.

Compliance

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follow all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures.
• EFFECTIVELY communicate compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Work Experience, Skills & Abilities

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Equivalent of 15 semester credits hours in the subject field
• Academic preparation in the specific courses taught
• Graduation from a program in the healthcare field
• Minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience
• An industry certification/licensure if consistent with employment in the healthcare field of instruction (all certifications/licensures must remain active and be maintained as required by State and/or accrediting commissions)
• Able to professionally communicate in verbal and written English
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Teams
• Able to support a diverse and inclusive work environment

Preferred Requirements

• 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 (1-3) post-secondary teaching experience
• Demonstrated success in applying adult learning principals and best practices to ensure mastery of program/course learning objectives

Working Environment

• Office Environment – Must be able to work at the UMA Campus located at 1255 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL 33755.
• Up to 10% of travel required.
• Instructional Environment – Must be able to work in an office, classroom, and laboratory settings, and to visit employer and healthcare facility sites as needed.
• FLEXIBLE to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands

• Demonstrate ability to perform all program clinical skills
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright in an unstable position.
• Cordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Walk for long period of time.
• Sit and stand for long periods of time.
• See details of objects that are less and more than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Determine the distance between objects.

Our Values

• ACT WITH INTEGRITY
• CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES
• COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS
• PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE
• HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY
• WORK AS ONE