Adjunct Faculty, Health Information Technology

Austin Community College District; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in the Health Information Technology Department to deliver engaged, outcome‑based coursework and support student success.

You will teach to a multicultural student population, participate in curriculum review, and mentor students, maintaining current knowledge of the field while aligning with ACC policies and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards.
• Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management, or Bachelor of Science in Medical Record Administration, or Associates in Health Information Technology.
• Three (3) years of professional work experience.
• Must be flexible to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Health Information Management courses to a multicultural student population based on department learning outcomes.
• Participate in curriculum review and program assessment, contributing to department governance.
• Provide teaching and mentoring to students and support diverse student success initiatives.
• Remain current in the field through professional development and serve on committees as needed.
• Recruit students at job fairs and events and utilize online learning platforms effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

Bachelor of Science in Medical Record Administration

Associates in Health Information Technology

Job description

Job Posting Closing Times:

Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date. Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. – AR 4.0300.01

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area. As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that: Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities. Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Health Information Technology Department

Job Description Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver Health Information Program coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Job Description:

The Health Information Technology program of Austin Community College strives to be an exemplary program graduating highly qualified individuals to fill the employment needs for Health Information Technologists. The general goal of the Health Information Technology Program at Austin Community College is to prepare competent health information technology professionals through guidance, excellent academic instruction and professional training utilizing traditional and innovative means while understanding the multicultural student population, maintaining a student‑centered philosophy, striving to make wise use of community and educational resources and materials, conducting ongoing self‑evaluation of the program, and maintaining an outstanding accreditation rating.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

Prepare and teach courses in the field of the Health Information Management to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline. Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities. Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations. Serve as a mentor to students in the Health Information Technology program. Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories. Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities. Support division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision‑making and unit‑level planning. Serve on collegewide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Additional Duties:

Recruit students at job fairs, open houses, continuing education, and the central Texas area. Technology Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom. Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.) Ability to use the 3M Encoder and EHR go.

Principal Professional Standards:

Appropriate use of the college's learning management system. Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades. Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions. Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success. Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings. Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions. Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Required Education:

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. No substitution for educational requirements. Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management, or Bachelor of Science in Medical Record Administration, or Associates in Health Information Technology

Required Work Experience:

Three (3) years of professional work experience.

Other Requirements:

Must be flexible to work nights and weekends.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

Detailed orientated

Working Conditions:

Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Clery Act:

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. The report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non‑campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr . You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ( [e-mail] ). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.

Disclaimer:

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Come and Make a Difference with Us:

Working at ACC offers you an opportunity to be a part of an organization that truly believes in its mission of promoting student success and improving communities. We invite you to learn, explore and experience the many ways ACC promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a vibrant, multicultural community. ACC is looking for people who value open, responsible exchange of ideas, individuals committed to integrity and exemplary standards, and candidates that value personal and professional ownership that generates accountability. ACC offers career employment opportunities as staff, administrators, full‑time faculty, and adjunct faculty.

Benefits and Retirement:

Full‑time faculty and staff employees who work in full‑time and/or part‑time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance short‑and long‑term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D. ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP‑Faculty and Administrators Only). Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Austin Community College (“ACC” or “College”) is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission. ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.