Adjunct Faculty, Health Information Management (Oncology)

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a part-time adjunct to teach oncology data specialist courses in an online certificate program. Classes run entirely online with weekly virtual meetings, and candidates should be available days, evenings, or weekends.

Requires an ODS-c certification, a Bachelor's degree, and 3 years of data abstraction experience in a CoC-accredited setting, plus strong MS Office skills and proven communication abilities. Ohio residency is required.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as an Oncology Data Specialist – certified (ODS-c) by the NCRA.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years of data abstraction in a CoC registry environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach oncology data specialist classes in an online program.
• Prepare syllabi, materials, and handouts for courses.
• Evaluate student work and maintain attendance records.
• Provide coaching to students and meet with supervisors as needed.
• Schedule may include day, evening, and weekend sessions.

Skills

Oncology data specialist experience

Data abstraction

Strong communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

ODS-c certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Nursing & Health Professions

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teach oncology data specialist classes in the Health Information Management Technology short-term post-degree certificate program. This program is completely online with virtual class meeting times every week.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development
• Ability to work a combination of days, evenings, and weekend schedules

Required Qualifications

• Credentialed as an Oncology Data Specialist – certified (ODS-c) by the National Cancer Registrar Association (NCRA)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 current years of data abstracting as a Certified Oncology Data Specialist for a Commission on Cancer (CoC) accredited registry, and some experience in all aspects of CoC registrar duties
• Must reside in state of Ohio
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications

• Online teaching experience

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $951/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.