Health Information Management Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Virginia Community College System • Roanoke, VA

80d • Hybrid

About The Position

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses. Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part-time Health Information Management Adjunct Faculty in the School of Business, Technology, and Trades (BTT). Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Faculty are needed to teach college-level courses supporting the Health Information Management Career Studies Certificates and the Medical Administrative Management Specialization A.A.S. degree. These programs prepare students for careers in medical office management at hospitals and medical practices as well as medical coding and medical billing positions. Courses may include medical office procedures, health information management, medical coding, electronic billing, and administrative technologies. Classes meet in-person on the main Virginia Western campus as well as hybrid or distance learning/online courses. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education. In addition, faculty are expected to be active participants in departmental communication. Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis. Review of applications will occur when an adjunct faculty need arises and will continue until needed positions are filled.

Requirements

• Master's degree in health information management, medical office administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Two years of occupational experience in medical office management, health information systems, or administrative support roles in healthcare settings.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience writing syllabi and exams.
• Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using technology in the classroom and teaching online.
• Experience teaching in a community college setting.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level courses in Health Information Management.
• Maintain currency in teaching disciplines and trends in community college education.
• Participate actively in departmental communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours based on course offerings and enrollment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree