Electrical Trades Instructor

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. 

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• $50,000 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 21 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Position Description

Title: Instructor
Department: Education
Type: Non-exempt
Reports to: Program Director/Director of Education

Summary: An Instructor or Faculty member cultivates the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance, and review in order to ensure the successful academic program and personal development of each student.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Program/Course
  • Responsible for comprehensive course instruction within specified program
  • Responsible for providing Program Director/Director of Education with active input in course development (i.e., course descriptions, syllabus creation, textbook material, or equipment review).
  • Responsible for the creation and revision of daily lesson
  • Responsible for continued professional growth by attending in-service training and/or continuing education seminars and to attend faculty meetings.
  • Responsible for accurate record keeping of student attendance and academic
• Student Development
  • Responsible for creating a classroom environment which fosters students’ academic growth and guides their professional development.
  • Responsible for keeping DOE apprised of student progress (i.e., academic and attendance), especially in terms of performance trends detrimental to the development of a firm educational foundation (academic advisement and early warning forms).
  • Responsible for providing extra help to those students experiencing difficulty in the mastery of course work.
• Responsible for advising students who have minor problems which may be thwarting educational Responsible for referring students whom have major problems to the Program Director/Director of Education.
• Correct and return quizzes, tests and lab assignments within 48 hours to
  • Utilize instructional and audiovisual aids, and all available resources in the online
• Responsible to demonstrate utilization of community resources through arranging guest speakers, field trips and class participation in community service events.
• Report damaged, broken, or malfunction equipment immediately to the Program Director/Director of Education.
• Required to turn in grades within 48 hours of the end of term
• Perform other duties as required by the Program Director/Director of Education.
• Although you will be provided with most teaching materials, you may be required and are expected if necessary to enhance the curriculum. This can include devising assignments, worksheets, notes, tests and answer keys, and activities.

Anticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications.

Compensation Range$23—$28 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