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)
Purpose of the Position:
The Instructor empowers students by delivering engaging and effective instruction and instructional support. The role will collaborate with program leaders and other departments to enhance student success, foster retention, support certification, celebrate graduation milestones, and facilitate successful career placements. The position will promote the overall well-being and integrity of our educational programs and our students.
What You’ll Do:
Unless specified otherwise, both adjunct and full-time Instructors will be expected to do the following:
- Deliver Centralized Curriculum: Teach the standardized distance education curriculum according to an assigned schedule.
- Adjunct Instructors are permitted to teach three or fewer classes at a time, must work fewer than 30 hours per week, and are required to schedule two synchronous office hours per week using the designated scheduling software and the provided virtual classroom tool.
- Full-time Instructors are expected to teach four or more classes at a time, work 30 or more hours per week, and are required to schedule five synchronous office hours per week using the designated scheduling software and the provided virtual classroom tool.
- Engage Students: Facilitate discussion forums and interactive course posts to promote student interaction and engagement. Host weekly office hours. Complete weekly outreach to students.
- Monitor Student Progress: Grade course activities and post grades weekly. Proactively track student performance and provide timely academic feedback.
- Support Student Success: Create learning support tools tailored to students’ demonstrated needs. Provide academic feedback in a constructive, positive, and timely manner. Perform weekly outreach to support student success.
- Maintain Professionalism: Adhere to policies, maintain an up-to-date faculty file, and communicate effectively with program leadership and students per established expectations and timelines.
- Subject Matter Expert: For full-time Instructors, serve as a subject matter expert on curriculum projects and mentor new instructors, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Career Level Expectations:
- Applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.
- Work is supervised.
- Handles problems and uses critical thinking to solve.
- Communicates facts, policies and practices related to job area.
- Desire for growth and professional development.
Required Skills/Experience:
(Non-General Education Instructors)
- Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- An equivalent of 15 semester credit hours in the subject field taught.
- Academic preparation in the specific courses taught.
- 3+ years’ 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).
(General Education/Elective Instructors)
- Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in the assigned field of instruction.
(included for all)
- Educational requirements set by any applicable accreditor, state licensing agency or other regulatory authority.
- Experiential requirements set by any applicable accreditor, state licensing agency or other regulatory authority.
- Certification, licensure, registration, or other professional status set by any applicable accreditor, state licensing agency or other regulatory authority.
- Skills and abilities – communication and presentation skills, organization, people-orientation, time management, and high energy.
- Ability to work independently and with supervision.
- Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
- Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.
Preferred Requirements:
- Any advanced degree in education, healthcare-related field, communication, nursing, or general studies.
- Experience applying adult learning principles and practices to online teaching.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.
- Other skills and abilities - Learning management systems, student information systems, synchronous instructional tools, ability to inspire students to meet career goals by tying course curriculum to potential career outcomes.
Compliance:
- Demonstrate knowledge of and carefully follow all applicable state laws and rules federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations, and internal policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- This is a remote position.
- Home office set up, quiet place to work, ability to be on camera, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection.
- May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
OUR VALUES
Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody.
ACT WITH INTEGRITY
We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.
CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES
We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.
COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS
We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.
PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE
We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.
HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY
Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.
WORK AS ONE
We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.
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