Adjunct - Health Information Management Technology

Columbus State Community College; United States; On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking a part-time Health Information Management Technology Adjunct. This position involves providing quality instruction while fostering a positive classroom environment, emphasizing inclusive teaching strategies and effective student engagement.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant certifications. Compensation is competitive at $55.88 per contact hour with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include Bachelor’s Degree or completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field within two years of hire.
• Current certification in RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P is needed.
• Prior college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere for collaboration.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance.

Skills

Teaching

Understanding of socio-cultural issues

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking

Use of technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P certification

Tools

Blackboard or other Learning Management Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

The 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 maintain 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.

Qualifications

• 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), or 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

STATEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 3345.0216
Columbus State educates students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth. Our duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions. Columbus State does not require, favor, disfavor, or prohibit speech or lawful assembly. Columbus State seeks to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community. Columbus State’s duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals’ race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Reasonable Accommodation

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