What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Health Information Management position at Berkshire Community College?
Company Description
Built on 180 acres of meadows, orchards, wetlands, and forest only minutes away from downtown Pittsfield, Berkshire Community College reflects the natural and cultural diversity and richness of the Berkshires. Steeped in the New England tradition of compassionate individualism, we value independence, academic freedom, and the readiness to lend a helping hand. We are committed to providing an exceptional education and a wide range of opportunities that meet the diverse needs of our nearly 2000 students and our community through college transfer, workforce and career pathways, partnerships, and lifelong learning. Students and instructors enjoy active learning settings, current classroom technology, a professional recording and video production studio, pool and athletic facilities, a teaching kitchen, ten science labs, a supportive suite of student services, and an additional, interdisciplinary citizen science space, the Berkshire Science Commons.
Berkshire Community College encourages evidence-based teaching and helps faculty members avail themselves of many professional development opportunities, from frequent in-house training, and teaching-and-learning workshops to discipline-specific conferences. Within Academic Affairs, we seek to cultivate an atmosphere of collegial and collaborative learning focused on equitable student outcomes and inclusive relationships that promote curiosity and joy. Faculty and staff create innovative programs and opportunities that provide the knowledge and skills for students to thrive as globally minded, engaged community members and perpetual learners to better position students for successful transfer and employability. Therefore, we desire candidates who are student-centered, experienced with integrating high-impact practices within their teaching, skillful in online learning, and recognize that all members of the college community play a part in student learning and success.
Job Description:
We are looking to add a colleague who enjoys providing classroom and laboratory instruction in Medical Coding and Health Information Management to students enrolled certificate programs. The successful candidate will appreciate the diversity of the community college population, have a strong commitment to student-centered education, and demonstrate a passion for evidence-based teaching methods.
Faculty members typically provide 15 credit hours of instruction each semester and participate in college service such as community outreach, committee work, and advising students. BCC offers regular professional development opportunities.
Requirements:
- Master's degree or PhD in related subject area or in education required; Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience considered
- Related teaching or training experience; Community College teaching preferred
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use technology
- 5 years of professional experience in medical coding and/or revenue cycle operations within healthcare environments
- Strong working knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA privacy regulations
- Must hold a current certification from AHIMA