Deliver a standardized distance education curriculum and facilitate interactive student engagement through forums and office hours. Monitor student progress via grading and provide constructive academic feedback to support career placement and certification.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree with specific academic preparation in healthcare and at least 3 years of occupational experience. A Master's degree and proficiency in adult learning principles and MS Office are preferred.
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 a full-time team member, you will have access to the following benefits: Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized) FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen) Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid) Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid) Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid) Long Term Disability (UMA paid) Short Term Disability (Team Member paid) Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid) Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 18 years of age) Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Purpose of the Position: As an Instructor, you will empower students by delivering engaging and effective instruction.
You collaborate closely with program leaders and other departments to enhance student success, foster retention, support certification, celebrate graduation milestones, and facilitate successful career placements.
Our commitment lies in promoting the overall well-being and integrity of our educational programs and our students.
What you’ll do: Deliver Centralized Curriculum: Teach the standardized distance education curriculum according to an assigned schedule.
Engage Students: Facilitate discussion forums and interactive course posts to promote student interaction and engagement.
Host weekly office hours.
Monitor Student Progress: Grade course activities and post grades on a weekly basis.
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.
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.
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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
401k
Supplemental Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
FSA/HSA
Communicates facts, policies and practices related to job area.
Desire for growth and professional development.
Work Experience, Skills & Abilities: Minimum Requirements: 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) and academic preparation in the specific courses being taught.
15 semester credit hours in the subject field for Healthcare Instructor.
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).
Preferred Requirements: Master’s degree in higher in education, healthcare management, communication, nursing, or general studies.
Experience applying adult learning principles and practices to blended learning.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.
Other skills and abilities - ability to inspire students to meet career goals by tying course curriculum to potential career outcomes, Learning Management Systems, Student Information Systems, synchronous instructional tools.
Compliance
Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and, 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 position is either a full-time or adjunct onsite position at UMA’s ground campus located at 1255 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL 33755. May include a flexible remote schedule for online/virtual instructional opportunity. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Application
Deadline: 6/30/26 Anticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications. Compensation Range $53,600—$57,000 USD 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. UMA will NEVER ask you to send money or ask you to provide bank account information in order for you to get reimbursed for tools to work. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from UMA about a job posting, you can always verify the position at https://workatuma.com/
Market context
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