Adjunct - Health Information Management Technology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,768; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Adjunct for Health Information Management Technology in Columbus, Ohio. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to create a positive learning environment while teaching diverse student populations.

Responsibilities include designing and delivering engaging curriculum, maintaining accurate academic records, and fostering an inclusive classroom atmosphere. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and current certification in RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P are required.

Compensation is $55.88 per contact hour, with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or completion of degree in a closely related field.
• Current certification in RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CCS-P is mandatory.
• Prior college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment.
• Designs curriculum that fosters talent and diversity among students.
• Maintains attendance records and submits grades in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Inclusive teaching strategies

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Certification in RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P

Tools

Blackboard or other Learning Management Systems

Job description

Health Information Management Technology Adjunct position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled. Designs curriculum embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field within two years of hire and current certification in one of the following:
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Coding Specialist-physician based (CCS-P)

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor's degree + RHIA credential
• Prior college-level teaching
• Experience with Blackboard or other Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Compensation Details

Compensation: $55.88 per contact hour

Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour

Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Full Time/Part Time: Part time