EDU - Healthcare Full-time Faculty

BRYAN UNIVERSITY•Tempe, AZ

83d•Remote

About The Position

The Full-Time Healthcare Faculty provides a high-quality, engaging, and supportive educational experience in our fully online, fast-paced (8-week) degree programs. The ideal candidate will possess recent, relevant industry experience in a Health Information Management (HIM), health information related certifications and a passion for teaching adult learners in a virtual environment. This role is crucial for driving student success through substantive, timely feedback, proactive student outreach and engagement, and maintaining academic rigor consistent with program learning outcomes and industry standards.

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

Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all school policies, diligently participating in their implementation and enforcement.
Be committed to interdepartmental cooperation and collaboration with administration and fellow faculty.
Actively participate in required non-instructional projects as business needs necessitate.
Maintain a safe and secure learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Comply with all Faculty Handbook policies and procedures.
Accurately maintain and submit up-to-date records of student academic performance, attendance, and engagement metrics.
Submit final student grades and all required reports on-time per institutional policy.
Actively participate in and contribute to departmental and institutional meetings, training programs, and professional development activities as required.
Maintain flexibility in fulfilling the instructional and administrative needs of the school and department.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Remain current with pedagogical best practices and industry developments within the area of instructional responsibility.
Maintain professional dress and demeanor, abiding by company policies for a virtual/remote work environment.
Uphold the highest standard of confidentiality when handling student records, faculty discussions, and administrative information (adhering to FERPA, etc.).
Strictly abide by all federal, state, and School and Program accreditation/compliance (i.e., NWCCU, CAHIIM) rules and regulations.
Regularly engage in professional growth activities and provide required documentation.
Maintain current licensure or certification required to be legally employed as an instructor, providing copies to the school.
Treat students with fairness, respect, impartiality, and objectivity.
Maintain firm, fair, and consistent class control and adherence to institutional policies.
Proactively conduct student outreach to increase engagement and provide support, particularly for at-risk learners.
Facilitate asynchronous classes and synchronous live sessions (via Zoom or similar platform) during the class to enhance learning and foster community.
Provide timely, substantive, and constructive feedback on quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to guide student learning.
Regularly review academic progress with students well in advance of the end of the 8-week course to ensure success.
Meet or exceed institutional goals for overall student retention and student attendance/engagement.
Ensure that all learning activities, assignments, and examination items are directly based upon and cover all approved Course Outcomes and AHIMA/CAHIIM competencies.
Present enthusiastic, well-prepared, organized, and clear online lectures and activities consistent with the course syllabus and institutional standards.
Utilize 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 promote 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.
Provide the opportunity for individual tutoring and remediation during scheduled office hours and 1:1 meetings to provide an excellent student experience.
Maintain a minimum overall customer satisfaction rating in alignment with school objectives.