Job Posting:
Purpose of the Position:
The Instructor fulfills primary instructional duties and responsibilities as assigned. The Instructor provides core content instruction to students based upon the UMA standardized curriculum. The Instructor works in tandem with program leadership and cross-department representatives to maximize academic achievement, retention, certification, graduation, and placement outcomes to ensure overall health and integrity of UMA programs.
The Instructor reports to the Program Director or General Education Chair.
UMA is a nonprofit 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Functional:
- Teaches centralized curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule
- Demonstrates proficiency with course content and materials
- Facilitates discussion forum to ensure student engagement and interaction
- Proactively monitors students’ performance and actively outreaches as needed
- Provides academic feedback in a constructive, positive, and timely manner
- Creates learning support tools to support students based on demonstrated needs
- May provide instruction in synchronous group sessions based on student needs
- Performs other duties as requested to ensure effective curriculum and instruction
Technical:
- Is regularly active in assigned course rooms and hosts weekly office hours
- Grades course activities and posts weekly and final grades by the pre-determined deadline(s)
- Models ettiquette and provides corrective feedback to students
- Maintains an up-to-date faculty file in accordance with UMA policy, state regulations and accrediting commission requirements including required meetings, in-services, professional development, and continuing education credits
- Follows Student and Employee Code of Conduct and Scholastic honesty
- Is responsive to program leadership, staff, and students via email, telephone, and/or virtual or other communications per established expectations
Compliance:
- Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations.
Work Experience, Skills & Abilities:
Minimum Requirements:
All Instructors
- Able to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Skype and Microsoft Teams
- Able to support a diverse and inclusive work environment
Healthcare Instructors
- Undergraduate degree with an equivalent of 15 semester credit hours in the subject field for Healthcare Instructor
- Academic preparation in the specific courses taught
- 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)
General Education Instructors
- Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 credits hours in the assigned field of instruction for General Education Instructor
Preferred Requirements:
- Graduation from a program in the healthcare field
- Experience with Learning Management Systems
- Experience with Student Information Systems
- Experience with synchronous instructional tools
- Has knowledge of and experience with technological tools and software
- Success in applying adult learning principles and practices to online teaching
- Inspires students to meet their career goals using career connections and strategies
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- This is a full-time remote position, with only occasional, planned onsite or travel requirements.
- 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.
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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