Professor, Medical Office Management

Tyler Junior College•TJC Central Campus, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Professors provide classroom instruction and college service and are responsible to department chairs and instructional deans. General Expectations of all TJC Faculty include exhibiting a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, maintaining current and comprehensive knowledge and experience in the teaching field and assigned teaching discipline, and creating a classroom environment reflecting professionalism, equity, respect, and trust. Faculty are expected to adhere to college policies, abide by Employee Standards of Conduct, perform job duties as assigned, and stay current with and follow departmental and college policies. They must also complete required compliance trainings and stay current on professional development hours. Responsibilities to the Student include exhibiting a commitment to student success by designing appropriate instructional activities, embedding interactive learning, facilitating student learning, aligning learning opportunities with outcomes, sequencing learning opportunities, integrating workplace professional skillsets, and motivating students. They must also meet classes as scheduled, maximize use of class time, maintain scheduled office hours, and follow attendance and office hour requirements for online and hybrid classes. Responsibilities to the Department include following prescribed course syllabi and adopted textbooks, informing students of learning outcomes and policies, demonstrating initiative and cooperative support, and attending department meetings. Responsibilities to the College include teaching in the modality chosen by the College, maintaining accurate records, modeling professional conduct, participating in required convocation and graduation events, maintaining required memberships/licensures/certifications, assuming duties over and above assigned classes and office hours, and demonstrating commitment to the college through active participation in TJC-sponsored events. Responsibilities to the Community include networking with community members to promote the TJC program and its students, and exhibiting conduct that reflects the mission, vision, and values of the institution and the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Office Management or related field.
Three (3) years’ work experience in office management and or medical office management or related field
One (1) year of work experience with Ellucian Banner, ERP, Office Suite, or a willingness to learn.
Certified Professional Coder with coding experience.
Valid and current driver’s license required
Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in office Technology, healthcare administration, health information management, or related field.
One (1) year of teaching experience

Responsibilities

Design classroom instructional activities appropriate to the expected rigor of the course and consistent with program expectations and course objectives
Embed interactive learning activities in the instructional setting that engage student learning and encourage student development of active learning skillsets
Facilitate student learning and successful completion of the course by preparing and using appropriate instructional materials compatible with the expected rigor of the course and consistent with program expectations and course objectives
Align learning opportunities and employ suitable assessments of course learning outcomes and program learning outcomes, with the student's core competencies
Sequence learning opportunities and assessments through the courses and program to build student learning and understanding
Integrate workplace professional skillsets into the classroom environment (i.e., prompt and regular attendance, initiative to seek clarification, timely submission of work, use of technology in work completion, etc.)
Motivate students to perform at their highest level by maintaining an atmosphere of dignity and cordiality conducive to learning in both the classroom and office
Meet all classes as scheduled and maximize use of available class time
Maintain scheduled office hours as required
Follow attendance and office hour requirements for online and hybrid classes as specified in the distance education course standards (see employee handbook)
Follow prescribed course syllabi and adopted textbooks [including appropriate assigned readings]
Inform students of student learning outcomes, class procedures, and grading policies at the beginning of each semester
Demonstrate initiative and/or cooperative support of leadership, faculty, and staff to implement strategic improvements and achieve goals
Attend and participate in required department and school meetings, and perform other duties as assigned by the department chair or instructional dean
Teach in the modality (face-to-face, hybrid, or online) chosen by the College.
Maintain accurate records and submit required student attendance and grade reports by published deadlines
Model professional conduct and enforce student conduct policies as prescribed
Participate in all required convocation activities and graduation events
Maintain required memberships/licensures/certifications per department and accrediting body standards
Assume duties, including committee assignments, over and above assigned classes and office hours as requested by the department chair or instructional dean
Demonstrate commitment to the college through actively participating in TJC-sponsored events and activities beyond assigned classes and office hours as appropriate
Network with community members and others to promote the TJC program and its students
Exhibit conduct that reflects the mission, vision, and values of the institution and the community