Medical Assistant Instructor | Part-Time & Substitute

Medical Assistant Instructor | Part‑Time & Substitute

Apply for the Medical Assistant Instructor | Part‑Time & Substitute role at Pima Medical Institute.

Our student population is growing!

As a Medical Assistant Instructor you will passionately train and mentor Medical Assistants and Interns, inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Part‑Time opportunity:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Substitute Position:
As needed.

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans tailored to various learning styles.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and curriculum requirements.
• Support student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Assess and grade students’ coursework, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.
• Address academic and behavioral concerns, notifying the Assistant Dean of Faculty and the Student Services Coordinator as needed.
• Maintain regularly scheduled face‑to‑face office hours to mentor and assist students.
• Supervise student externships, ensuring a productive learning experience.
• Continuously review and recommend improvements to course materials, including syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board discussions, in‑service training, graduations, workshops, and professional development events.
• Complete required documentation, including student files, attendance records, incident reports, and early alerts.
• Organize and coordinate guest lectures, community service field trips, and visits to medical facilities.
• Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Expertise in medical assisting subject matter.
• Ability to design and execute engaging learning experiences.
• Assess student knowledge and provide remediation strategies.
• Model professionalism and commitment to the medical profession.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Administer effective student assessments.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video‑conferencing tools, and other computer applications.

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a hospital‑based program, or an equivalent institution.
• Alternatively, at least three (3) years of job‑related training and experience for instructors who are not graduates of an accredited program.
• Three (3) years of full‑time practical experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video‑conferencing tools, and other computer applications.

• Current, unencumbered registration or certification through a nationally recognized agency (CMA or RMA), or ability to obtain one.
• If applicable, must hold a current license, certification, or credential as required by local, state, and federal laws.

• Hiring Range: $20.80–$24.96 per hour (for FT, PT, and Sub)
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with a 10% employer match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) (minimum 1,000 hours per year required)
• Additional Benefits:
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays
• Additional Perks:
  Tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and employee perks/discounts

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Higher Education