Adjunct Faculty, Health Information Management

Lewis University; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Lewis University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in Health Information Management to teach on campus in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

The position offers flexibility with teaching hours and requires participation in course orientations as well as ongoing communication with faculty. Candidates with a PhD, EdD, or equivalent certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have schedule flexibility to be available for students and teach on the Romeoville campus.
• PhD, EdD or equivalent certification preferred (RHIA).

Responsibilities

• Model the University Mission through dedicated job performance.
• Maintain certifications and demonstrate continuing competence in area of expertise.
• Participate in course orientations and maintain communication with Lead Faculty.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Health Information Management

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Health Information Management

Position Status: Adjunct

Rank: Instructor

Posting Number: F00290

Adjunct faculty to teach on campus in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS); adjunct faculty are responsible for teaching students in the Health Information Management program. Under the general supervision of the Director, the adjunct faculty are hired on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University’s Mission in Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
• Serve as a model of professionalism and act as a resource for students within the teaching‑learning environment.
• Maintain required certifications/licensure and demonstrate continuing competence in area of expertise.
• Participate in all course orientations with Lead Faculty as well as orientations related to Blackboard, technology, and information resources needed to fulfill teaching responsibilities prior to the start of the class.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with Lead Faculty, and/or Assistant Dean throughout the course to discuss relevant issues and concerns.
• Discuss individual student problems with appropriate Lead Faculty, and/or Assistant Dean in a timely fashion. Provide anecdotal documentation as needed.
• Comply with all requirements of the CONHS for teaching, i.e. annual OSHA, hepatitis/TB updates, CPR certification, license renewal, current CV, etc. prior to the start of the course as applicable for teaching assignment.
• Comply with all CONHS requirements for teaching, including orientation to the course and clinical agency as required, use of technology, providing students with contact information, responding to students within a reasonable time, following the CONHS grading scale, and posting grades in a timely manner.
• Be responsible for meeting site expectations for classroom/technology use and teaching at the site.
• Within two weeks of completion of the course, return all course materials (i.e., textbooks) and equipment to the Lead Faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Must have schedule flexibility to be available for students, and to teach on the Romeoville campus.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, EdD or equivalent. (RHIA)

Work Hours

Vary; teach on an as needed basis.