The University of Akron’s 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.

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Cindy Harmcharm@uakron.edu

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It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.