South Texas College is Hiring a Faculty - Health Information Technology Instructor (FY2023-24) Near Allen, TX
Faculty - Health Information Technology Instructor (FY2023-24)
Location: Nursing and Allied Health FLSA: Exempt Salary Range: Desired Start Date: 10/23/2023 Temporary End Date (if applicable): Close Date: 9/27/2023 Job Description Summary: South Texas College is a comprehensive institution, which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College. Essential Duties: 1. Mastery of Subject Matter:
Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline
Possesses appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or discipline
Attempts to connect subject matter with related fields
Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development
2. Teaching Performance:
Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning
Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement
Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students needs
Effectively employs available instructional technology when appropriate
Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
Effectively communicates subject matter content to student
Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials
3. Evaluation of Student Learning:
Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental student learning outcomes
Develops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomes
Evaluates and expeditiously returns student work to promote maximum learning
Maintains accurate records of student progress
Submits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines
4. Support of College Policies and Procedures:
Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and Procedures
Fulfills requirements of instructors set forth in the letter of appointment
Maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues
Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division and College procedures
Prepares and submits First Week Financial Aid Attendance Rosters, Census Rosters, and Learning Outcome Data, by the respective deadlines each semester
Assures confidentiality
5. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities:
Serves on College, divisional, and program committees, teams, and task forces as assigned
Attends meetings and events as required by College administration
Participates in professional activities which contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division administrators and program chairs
Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors
Assists the chair in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum
6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs:
Participates in student advising
Maintains familiarity with College goals, mission, and long-range plans
Contributes to planning and development processes through appropriate channels
Performs professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of College, division, and program
Facilitates recruitment and retention of students
7. Performs other duties as assigned Education and/or Experience: Applicant must meet the STC credential requirements as published in Board Policy 4151: Academic and Professional Credentials of Faculty located at http://admin.southtexascollege.edu/president/policies/pdf/4000/4151.pdf
Bachelors degree in Health Information Management, or Associates degree in Health Information Technology and three years of non-teaching related work experience required.
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), required.
Specific experience in higher education, accreditation, and program development along with familiarity with the Essentials and Guidelines for Accredited Educational Programs is preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
In addition, subject to a federal background check.
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), required.
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