EDU - Healthcare Full-time Faculty

BRYAN UNIVERSITY•Tempe, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Bryan University, we challenge the boundaries of traditional education and empower individuals to achieve their potential. We specialize in career-focused online degree programs designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and practical skills for immediate professional success and long-term career growth. The mission of the Instructor is to empower our students—our customers—with the essential knowledge and career-ready skills necessary to secure entry-level employment and achieve career longevity in their chosen field of study. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional online learning experience that liberates the innate greatness within each student. Bryan University has been recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the past 7 years in a row!

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Public Health, or a related field required.
A minimum of three (3) years of recent, practical experience in Health Information, Coding, Revenue Cycle or Public Health experience required.
RHIA/RHIT certification required.
Exceptional written and verbal English language communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Relevant industry certifications such as CCS, CCS-P, COC, CAHIMS, CPHIMS, or CHES are preferred.
Deep knowledge of the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) accreditation process, Standards, and curriculum requirements is highly preferred.
Strong preference for experience in curriculum development including building, revising, and managing course content for associate and bachelor-level courses.
Familiarity with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) domains and core competencies for both the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certifications is preferred.
Previous experience teaching online using a learning management system (LMS) such as Canvas, especially in an accelerated format, is highly preferred.
Familiarity with industry-standard software and tools, including Electronic Health Record (EHR) simulators (e.g., EHRgo), encoder technology (e.g., Solventum), MS Office, Google suite, and synchronous platforms like Zoom is preferred.
A demonstrated ability to inspire students to a high level of achievement, coupled with sensitivity to the needs and requirements of adult learners.

Responsibilities

Provides a high-quality, engaging, and supportive educational experience in fully online, fast-paced (8-week) degree programs.
Drives student success through substantive, timely feedback, proactive student outreach and engagement, and maintaining academic rigor consistent with program learning outcomes and industry standards.
Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of all school policies, diligently participating in their implementation and enforcement.
Is committed to interdepartmental cooperation and collaboration with administration and fellow faculty.
Actively participates in required non-instructional projects as business needs necessitate.
Maintains a safe and secure learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Complies with all Faculty Handbook policies and procedures.
Accurately maintains and submits up-to-date records of student academic performance, attendance, and engagement metrics.
Submits final student grades and all required reports on-time per institutional policy.
Actively participates in and contributes to departmental and institutional meetings, training programs, and professional development activities as required.
Maintains flexibility in fulfilling the instructional and administrative needs of the school and department.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Remains current with pedagogical best practices and industry developments within the area of instructional responsibility.
Maintains professional dress and demeanor, abiding by company policies for a virtual/remote work environment.
Upholds the highest standard of confidentiality when handling student records, faculty discussions, and administrative information (adhering to FERPA, etc.).
Strictly abides by all federal, state, and School and Program accreditation/compliance (i.e., NWCCU, CAHIIM) rules and regulations.
Regularly engages in professional growth activities and provides required documentation.
Maintains current licensure or certification required to be legally employed as an instructor, providing copies to the school.
Treats students with fairness, respect, impartiality, and objectivity.
Maintains firm, fair, and consistent class control and adherence to institutional policies.
Proactively conducts student outreach to increase engagement and provide support, particularly for at-risk learners.
Facilitates asynchronous classes and synchronous live sessions (via Zoom or similar platform) during the class to enhance learning and foster community.
Provides timely, substantive, and constructive feedback on quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to guide student learning.
Regularly reviews academic progress with students well in advance of the end of the 8-week course to ensure success.
Meets or exceeds institutional goals for overall student retention and student attendance/engagement.
Ensures that all learning activities, assignments, and examination items are directly based upon and cover all approved Course Outcomes and AHIMA/CAHIIM competencies.
Presents enthusiastic, well-prepared, organized, and clear online lectures and activities consistent with the course syllabus and institutional standards.
Utilizes a variety of learning modalities and support materials appropriate for an asynchronous and synchronous online environment (e.g., interactive simulations, multimedia, discussion forums, case studies) to facilitate the learning process.
Continually promotes the development and effective use of 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, analytical reasoning, communication, and problem-solving, relating all material to the contemporary workplace.
Provides the opportunity for individual tutoring and remediation during scheduled office hours and 1:1 meetings to provide an excellent student experience.
Maintains a minimum overall customer satisfaction rating in alignment with school objectives.