Adjunct Instructor - Healthcare Information Technology - CTU Online

Perdoceo Education; United States; Remote; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking Adjunct Faculty members to deliver innovative instruction and engage meaningfully with students. This role involves preparing instructional materials, assessing student performance, and maintaining accessibility for student support. The ideal candidate will possess a DHA or PhD in Information Systems and have a strong background in Health Information Management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering academic success and professional growth in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about education and have a commitment to excellence in teaching, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Health Information Management required.
• Teaching experience in health information technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engaging instructional materials and provide quality instruction.
• Assess student performance and maintain documentation of course activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

DHA or PhD in Information Systems

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Registered Health Information Administrator

Tools

Standard Office Applications

Mobile Applications

Job description

Position Description

Consistent with and supportive of CTU’s mission (to provide industry-relevant higher education to a diverse student population through innovative technology and experienced faculty, enabling the pursuit of personal and professional goals), Adjunct Faculty members provide quality and innovative instruction and meaningful engagement with our students to successfully achieve the relevant course, program, and degree level outcomes and support their academic success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare relevant, insightful, and engaging instructional materials and utilize existing course materials that support learning by CTU’s student population.
• Provide instruction in assigned courses (including applicable laboratory or work that is integral to the courses) that aligns with CTU’s curricula and outcomes, instructional modalities, course technologies, and faculty expectations.
• Engage and communicate with students to encourage their course participation and learning while maintaining mutual respect and professionalism.
• Relate professional/industry experience to CTU’s Professional Learning Model by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, introduction of professional/industry perspectives into courses, and active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Maintain accessibility for and provide timely responsiveness to students, academic/faculty leadership, and University staff by telephone, CTU e-mail, and other appropriate means of communication.
• Establish and maintain weekly office hours for student questions/support.
• Assess student performance on course assignments and provide assignment feedback to support continued student growth and development.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of student course activities.
• Work with appropriate CTU teams (e.g., advising, academic/faculty leadership, and University staff) and leverage appropriate information to identify and support students who may be exceptional or challenged in their coursework and/or educational endeavors.
• Refer students to appropriate co-curricular and extra-curricular resources (e.g., advising, tutoring, library, learning centers, and career services).
• Participate in and contribute to CTU’s academic governance through attendance at appropriate University/college/program meetings and participation in the academic assessment and institutional effectiveness process (including completion of appropriate surveys and participation in continuous improvement initiatives).
• Successfully complete required new faculty certification training, course-specific technology/pedagogical training, annual ethics and information technology policy training, and annual faculty development requirements.
• Provide periodic required documentation of ongoing and updated licensures, certifications, immunizations (as appropriate to the specific college/program), scholarship, and academic/professional experience (e.g., CVs/resumes).
• Work closely with Program Chair and/or Lead Faculty (as appropriate).
• Perform other responsibilities and abide by the appropriate policies and procedures contained in CTU’s Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with proficiency in meeting deadlines and urgency in responding to questions/requests.
• Strong interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills.
• Proficiency in working effectively, cooperatively, and flexibly in a team environment.
• Proficiency with standard office and mobile applications (i.e., word processing, presentations, e-mail, calendaring, teleconferencing, text messaging, personal computers, and smart phones/tablets).

Required Experience

• DHA or PhD in Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the field of Health Information Management
• Working knowledge of the HIM field including current research methodologies, tools and applications.
• Teaching experience and/or equivalent occupational experience in the field of health information technology
• Have demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• The selected candidate should be able to teach both core and elective courses in information systems, and health/clinical IS/IT/analytics/informatics

What we offer*

CTU generally compensates its Adjunct Faculty on a per quarter credit hour rate that takes into consideration a variety of factors, including campus (online and campus), degree level (undergraduate and graduate), and faculty rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor); the base rate for an Adjunct Faculty can range between $331.50 and $603.64 per credit hour.

• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Company paid tuition assistance – subject to approval
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption assistance
• Additional ancillary programs may be available

* Some benefits may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to eligibility.