What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Technology Faculty - Onondaga Community College position at Onondaga Community College?
Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full Time - 10 Months Posted On: Mon Oct 19 2026 Job Description:
Onondaga Community College's School of Health, Wellness and Human Services seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track appointment within the Health Information Technology, AAS and Healthcare Administration AS programs. The major responsibilities within this role include support of the two programs through the development and delivery of content and learning activities in the traditional face-to-face classroom setting, academic advising, curriculum development, committee participation, and assessment of program and student learning outcomes.
The successful candidate will:
Use appropriate technology to deliver and enhance learning
Be innovative in the presentation of lectures and hands-on learning activities that achieve learning outcomes
Provide timely feedback on students' assignments and exams throughout each semester
Assess learning outcomes and adapt curriculum to meet learning objectives
Be responsive to student questions and available for student support
Demonstrate insight and encouragement in working with diverse student populations, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education
Review and validate current affiliation agreements while exploring new opportunities for partnerships for student internships with local and regional community agencies
Provide appropriate academic advising to students to support timely degree completion
Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College, including timely submission of grades and other required materials.
Development and delivery of content and learning activities for traditional face-to-face classes
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Option 1:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management from an accredited college, university, or foreign equivalency.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential and active membership status with the American.
Option 2:
Masters in Health Information or Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Business Administration or Management with minimum of 18 credits in Health Information/Informatics from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential and active membership status with the American
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Dual AHIMA credential
Designation as an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer or 2 years coding acute care with ICD-10-CM/PCS
Previous college teaching experience, or presenter at a professional conference or as part of organization's employee training program.
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS & ABILITIES
Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching, flexibility in instructional delivery, active professional development/life-long learning, experience in student advisement, curriculum development, service to college and community, and a commitment to working closely with undergraduate students in small-class settings in a dynamic and diverse/multicultural college environment.
Additional Information:
Salary for Assistant Professor level is $61,466.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
New York State Teacher's Retirement System or Optional Retirement Savings Program (401(a).
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Onondaga Community College's School of Health, Wellness and Human Services seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track appointment within the Health Information Technology, AAS and Healthcare Administration AS programs. The major responsibilities within this role include support of the two programs through the development and delivery of content and learning activities in the traditional face-to-face classroom setting, academic advising, curriculum development, committee participation, and assessment of program and student learning outcomes.
The successful candidate will:
Use appropriate technology to deliver and enhance learning
Be innovative in the presentation of lectures and hands-on learning activities that achieve learning outcomes
Provide timely feedback on students' assignments and exams throughout each semester
Assess learning outcomes and adapt curriculum to meet learning objectives
Be responsive to student questions and available for student support
Demonstrate insight and encouragement in working with diverse student populations, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education
Review and validate current affiliation agreements while exploring new opportunities for partnerships for student internships with local and regional community agencies
Provide appropriate academic advising to students to support timely degree completion
Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College, including timely submission of grades and other required materials.
Development and delivery of content and learning activities for traditional face-to-face classes
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Option 1:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management from an accredited college, university, or foreign equivalency.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential and active membership status with the American.
Option 2:
Masters in Health Information or Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Business Administration or Management with minimum of 18 credits in Health Information/Informatics from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential and active membership status with the American
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Dual AHIMA credential
Designation as an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer or 2 years coding acute care with ICD-10-CM/PCS
Previous college teaching experience, or presenter at a professional conference or as part of organization's employee training program.
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS & ABILITIES
Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching, flexibility in instructional delivery, active professional development/life-long learning, experience in student advisement, curriculum development, service to college and community, and a commitment to working closely with undergraduate students in small-class settings in a dynamic and diverse/multicultural college environment.
Additional Information:
Salary for Assistant Professor level is $61,466.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
New York State Teacher's Retirement System or Optional Retirement Savings Program (401(a).
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Pension PlanSalary : $61,466