Health Information Technology Instructor

Job Level
Academic position
Job Category
Teacher / Instructor
Sector
  • Technology
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Information Technology

Position Information

 

Posting Number: 0000739
Job Title: Full-Time Health Information Technology (HIT) Instructor
PS Position#: 00000706
Position Status: Full-Time
Salary: Salary is based on the Lee College Faculty Salary Scale - 9 Month. Initial salary is commensurate with education and related work experience.
Classification: Faculty
Department: Allied Health - Health Info Technology

POSTING TEXT

 

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Please note – This Letter of Appointment (LOA) is a temporary, full-time position. Work is assigned on a semester-to-semester basis and is contingent upon sufficient student enrollment, availability of funds, availability of full-time work in the area of responsibility, and/or continuing satisfactory performance.
 

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Teach freshmen and sophomore Health Information Technology (HIT) courses.
  • Qualified applicants must be committed to student learning, integrating technology into the curriculum, and encouraging engaged scholars.
  • Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
  • Maintain accurate student records in compliance with Lee College requirements.
  • Submit required student reports to the Admissions & Records Office according to schedule.
  • Direct, evaluate, and assess the learning experience of the students in accordance with adopted curricula and approved procedures.
  • Provide counsel/guidance to students when there is a need.
  • All faculty members are required to be on campus 35 hours per week, and participate in professional development activities, department and college committees, commencement, and other activities as stated in the Faculty Workload and Responsibilities Policy.
  • Faculty members may be required to teach evening, weekend, summer, extension, online, hybrid, and/or dual enrollment classes at various campuses.

     

Additional duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Recruit for and promote the Health Information Technology (HIT) program.
  • Participate on campus-related committees as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Excellent college benefits accrue with this full-time position. This is a security sensitive position.
 

Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, age, religion, national origin, or veteran status.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Qualified candidates must have an Associate’s (or higher) degree and at least two (2) years of related, non-teaching work experience or a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree with one (1) year of related, non-teaching work experience.
  • Candidate must hold a current Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous teaching experience at a community college
  • Knowledge of Blackboard
  • Current member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Campus/Location: Main Campus - Baytown, TX
If other, provide location.  
Posting Date: 10/26/2017
Close Date:  
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position requires applicants to attach the following documents: resume, cover letter, and copies of transcripts for all completed college work. (Official transcripts required upon employment.)
 

In addition, applicants must include a minimum of three (3) professional references on the online application.
 

Please do not mail, email, fax, or deliver any documents outside of the electronic application process.