Medical Assistant Program Instructor Day/Evening
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of clinical education and experience.
Experience Requirements
- One of the following: RN license, Paramedic or CMA certification.
- A minimum of 1-3 years of job-related experience.
- Current Medical Assistant Certification or ability to become certified (must maintain while teaching) within the first 6 months of employment.
- Current knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and medical billing and coding.
- Ability to teach and provide instruction in a classroom or clinical setting.
- Job related experience in the work environment is required.
- Excellent written and communication skills to effectively engage with students and colleagues.
- Strong organizational skills to manage lesson plans and student records.
- Adaptability to adjust teaching style to meet the needs of varied learners.
- Adhere to UIHC Medical Assistant Program Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics
- Participate in instructional professional development.
- Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Highly Desired Qualifications
- 2 - 5 years of teaching experience with knowledge of course development, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising. Online teaching experience is also highly desired.
- Previous teaching/education experience in a medical setting.
Desired Qualifications
- 2 years of teaching experience with knowledge of course development, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.
- Online teaching experience.
- Experience with digital tools for teaching, teaching in either online or blended/hybrid formats, and teaching to students of varying backgrounds and abilities strongly preferred.
- Previous teaching/education experience.
- Demonstrated leadership and training skills (might include but not limited to: recent lead medical assistant experience, etc.)
- Previous preceptor experience.
In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Jennifer-L-Allen@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
