Health Information Technology Faculty

Onondaga Community College • Syracuse, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Onondaga Community College's School of Health, Wellness and Human Services seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member for its Health Information Technology, AAS and Healthcare Administration, AS programs. The position supports the programs through development and delivery of course content and learning activities in traditional face-to-face classroom settings, academic advising, curriculum development, committee participation, and assessment of program and student learning outcomes.

The successful candidate will use appropriate technology to enhance learning, provide engaging lectures and hands-on activities, give timely feedback, adapt curriculum based on learning outcomes, and support students. The role also involves maintaining and developing community agency partnerships for student internships, advising students toward timely degree completion, and completing departmental and college responsibilities such as submitting grades and required materials on time. The college emphasizes effective teaching, professional development, service, and work with undergraduate students in small-class settings within a diverse, multicultural environment.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Health Information Management from an accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent; or a master's degree in Health Information or Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or Management, with at least 18 credits in Health Information/Informatics from a regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential.
• Active membership status with the American [organization name is incomplete in the posting].
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, flexibility in instructional delivery, active professional development or lifelong learning, experience in student advisement and curriculum development, service to college and community, and commitment to working closely with undergraduate students in small-class settings in a dynamic, diverse, and multicultural college environment.

Nice To Haves

• Dual AHIMA credential.
• AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer designation, or two years of acute-care coding experience using ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Previous college teaching experience, or experience presenting at a professional conference or as part of an organization's employee training program.
• Bilingual English and Spanish; English and other languages will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver course content and learning activities for traditional face-to-face classes.
• Use appropriate technology to deliver and enhance learning.
• Present lectures and hands-on learning activities that achieve learning outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback on student assignments and exams throughout each semester.
• Assess learning outcomes and adapt curriculum to meet learning objectives.
• Respond to student questions and provide student support.
• Work constructively with diverse student populations, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
• Review and validate current affiliation agreements and explore new internship partnership opportunities with local and regional community agencies.
• Provide academic advising to support students' timely degree completion.
• Participate in curriculum development, committees, and assessment of program and student learning outcomes.
• Submit grades and other required materials on time and meet the needs of the Department and College.

Benefits

• New York State Teacher's Retirement System or Optional Retirement Savings Program (401(a)).
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree