Instructor, Medical Records (Health Information Technology) - Full time Faculty Assignment

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

About The Position

Provide expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using effective methodologies, and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. Instructional Faculty responsibilities encompass teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service. Faculty are expected to teach a full load each semester as defined in the Faculty Workload Guidelines and demonstrate expertise and experience in classroom teaching. Faculty may teach at various District locations, including dual-credit sections at partner school districts, and may teach face-to-face, hybrid, online (synchronous or asynchronous), or in a combination of modalities. The role includes teaching, student assessment and recordkeeping, academic advising, professional development, participation in institutional and community service, and contribution to program curricula, accreditation, planning, and articulation. The position may require teaching day or evening classes at multiple sites around the city.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrative (RHIA) certification required.
Three years of experience as a Health Information Technician required.
Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer use and software.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication ability.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Sensitivity to students with differing academic and socioeconomic backgrounds and to students with disabilities.
Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
Self-discipline and ability to effectively manage others.
Willingness and ability to teach day or evening classes at multiple sites around the city.
A copy of the transcript conferring the required degree and certification(s) must accompany the application.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate discipline-specific teaching skill and knowledge, and continually improve instructional quality using innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
Develop and use course and laboratory syllabi in accordance with college, discipline, and departmental guidelines, and submit a copy to the department chair.
Plan and use varied teaching methods and materials that support course objectives and learning outcomes and address students’ differing backgrounds and learning styles.
Evaluate student progress, communicate progress in a timely manner, maintain accurate records, and submit reports, forms, grades, and attendance rosters by required deadlines.
Review, evaluate, and recommend textbooks and learning materials.
Teach at different times and locations as institutional and program needs require, including dual-credit sections at partner school districts, and use face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities as assigned.
Use equipment and facilities responsibly; where appropriate, assist the chair with routine instructional laboratory maintenance.
Demonstrate competence and interest in classroom technology and willingness to explore new instructional methods.
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community, and provide student access through office hours and appropriate communication methods.
Advise students on instructional and program-specific matters and present information about academic fields, transfer and career opportunities, activities, support services, and scholarships.
Work with the Chair/Director on academic advising activities as needed.
Establish professional growth objectives with the department chair, keep pace with developments in the discipline, learn and apply technologies that support student learning, and participate in evaluation processes.
Participate in institutional service activities, including opening-week events, conference days, commencement, and graduation.
Participate in discipline committees, program activities, department, college, and system meetings or committees, and college-related student, recruitment, community education, and special-program activities.
Follow HCCS policies and procedures and participate in activities that promote goodwill and the institution’s mission.
Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
Assist with departmental objectives, goals, and budget priorities through the HCCS planning process.
Review, evaluate, and revise curricula and practices to comply with professional standards, state requirements, industry needs, and higher-education requirements.
Assist in articulating courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.