Instructor, Dental Assistant

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. Benefits 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 18 years of age) Purpose of the Position As an Instructor, Dental Assistant 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. Anticipated starting rate of $720.00/week 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. Communicates facts, policies and practices related to job area. Desire for growth and professional development. Minimum Requirements Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions Instructors Five (5) years of occupational experience as a Dental Assistant or three (3) years’ experience as a Dentist. Registered dental assistant certification, certified dental assistant certification or equivalent required (all certifications for slash licensures must remain active and be maintained as required by state and or accrediting commissions) Current knowledge and experience in dental assisting. Proficiency in didactic and clinical four‑handed and/or six‑handed dentistry. Preferred Requirements Master’s degree in higher 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 elevate 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 in Clearwater, Florida. May include a flexible remote schedule for online/virtual instructional opportunity. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Umaeducationinc