The University of Akrons Allied Health Department seeks to hire a Director of Medical Assisting to teach didactic and experiential courses within the School of Allied Health as well as administrative duties associated with the accreditation of the program. The individual may also assist in course development accreditation student advising and evidence-based practice (and/or applied research) of relevance to the school.
Required/ Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree (or higher) .
2. Current Medical Assisting certification. (CMA RMA etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 2 years prior teaching experience.
2. Experience teaching in an online/distance learning format.
3. Experience as program director.
4. Experience with accreditation policies and procedures.
5. Experience using course management software (i.e. Brightspace Blackboard etc.).
6. Experience with course development and assessment.
7. Experience providing academic advising to undergraduate students.
8. Experience undertaking evidence-based practice (and/or applied research) initiatives.
9. Participation in activities that support programmatic and/or facility accreditation.
Application Instructions: To apply for this position you must complete the on-line application and attach a resume a cover letter and a list of three professional references to your profile. Please include contact information including email addresses for your professional references.
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on October 17 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Cindy HarmEmail:
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It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
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