Career Prep Instructor

Pima Medical Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Career Prep Instructor to teach foundational courses at the San Antonio campus. This on-site, full-time role involves guiding entry-level students through essential healthcare foundational coursework and delivering engaging instruction.

No teaching license is required; PMI provides training. Ideal candidates have hands-on healthcare experience and are ready to mentor students in study skills, anatomy, physiology, terminology, and more.

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited program recognized by USDE or CHEA with 3 years of occupational experience, or 4 years of training/experience for non-accredited grads.
• Core subject knowledge: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology.
• Equivalent qualification: any combination that satisfies minimum requirements.
• Technical & soft skills: Strong verbal and written communication; proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Instruction & Course Delivery: Design and deliver lesson plans for foundational courses.
• Feedback & Grading: Evaluate classwork and tests within 72 hours.
• Student Mentorship & Advising: Maintain office hours to advise and remediate students.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

USDE/CHEA‑accredited program

Post-secondary education or practical job experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Career Prep InstructorLocation: San Antonio Campus| On-SiteType: Full-Time (40 Hours per Week)Compensation: $24.96 – $29.96 per hour

Career Prep Instructor

Location: San Antonio Campus| On-Site

Type: Full-Time (40 Hours per Week)

Compensation: $24.96 – $29.96 per hour

A New Way to Use Your Experience

Are you ready to share your passion for healthcare and inspire future professionals?

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Career Prep Instructor for our Las Vegas campus on a convenient part-time evening schedule (10 hours per week). In this role, you will guide entry-level students through essential foundational coursework across our healthcare programs.

No teaching license or prior teaching experience required—PMI provides comprehensive training on how to teach these courses! If you have hand-on experience in healthcare, medical terminology, or clinical care, this is your opportunity to transition your knowledge into a rewarding educational role.

Curriculum Sequence

You will instruct foundational courses designed to prepare students for academic and clinical success:

• Study Skills

• Anatomy, Physiology and Terminology

• Computer Basics

• Math Fundamentals

• CPR and First Aid

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Course Delivery:

• Lesson Execution: Design and deliver lesson plans in foundation subjects using varied teaching techniques that appeal to different learning styles.

• Objective Planning: Plan instruction to achieve specific learning objectives based on student needs and established curriculum standards.

• Feedback & Grading: Evaluate and grade students’ classwork, assignments, and practical tests within 72 hours.

Student Mentorship & Advising:

• Academic Support: Maintain scheduled face‑to‑face office hours to advise, assist, and remediate students.

• Early Intervention: Discuss academic or behavioral issues with students as they arise and alert campus leadership (Assistant Dean of Faculty/Student Services Coordinator).

• Externship Oversight: May participate in the supervision of students’ externship experiences as assigned.

Departmental & Administrative Support:

• Documentation: Complete required student records, attendance tracking, incident reports, and early alert logs.

• Enrichment: Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to local healthcare facilities.

• Faculty Engagement: Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, in-service workshops, and campus graduations.

Minimum Requirements

• Education & Experience:

  • Graduation from an accredited program recognized by USDE or CHEA in the subject field AND three (3) years of occupational (practical) experience in the subject area.
  • OR
  • A minimum of four (4) years of job‑related training and experience for non‑accredited program graduates.

• Core Subject Knowledge: Documented knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology through post‑secondary education or practical job experience.

• Equivalent Qualification: Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that satisfies the minimum requirements.

• Technical & Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of prior teaching experience in the subject field.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• None (Teaching license is NOT required).