Adjunct Faculty, Health Information Technology

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

62d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 studentâcentered philosophy, striving to make wise use of community and educational resources and materials, conducting ongoing selfâevaluation of the program, and maintaining an outstanding accreditation rating.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Detailed orientated

Responsibilities

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.
Recruit students at job fairs, open houses, continuing education, and the central Texas area.