Faculty - Health Information Technology Instructor (FY2023-24)

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number FP0398 Department NAH-Health Administrative Services Temporary End Date (if applicable) Location Nursing and Allied Health Position Title Faculty - Health Information Technology Instructor (FY2023-24) E-Class Faculty FLSA Exempt Salary Range 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, or Associate’s 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.

Qualification To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess appropriate academic preparation
• Must be able to provide official transcripts and / if transcripts are earned from a foreign teaching institution, then must be able to provide an evaluation indicating that this education is equivalent to or beyond the qualifications required.

This evaluation must be from an approved evaluation service

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Commitment to the community college philosophy of education

Preferred Qualification

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential or Certified Coding Associated (CCA) credential, preferred.
• 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.

Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, class assignments and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to students and respond to questions from individuals as well as groups of students and chairs / directors.

Physical Requirements for This Position The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Faculty may be required to teach at any of the College’s campuses or teaching sites during time periods that fall outside 8 : 00 a.

m. to 5 : 00 p.m., and / or dual enrollment courses at high schools throughout the College’s service area. Security Sensitive?

Yes Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 01 / 16 / 2024 Close Date 08 / 31 / 2024 Open Until Filled (overrides Close Date) No Special Instructions to Applicants This is an Online ONLY Application

South Texas College will not be held responsible for redacting any security sensitive information (date of birth, social security number, etc.

from the documents you submit with your application.

All uploaded documents become part of the applicant’s file and are viewable to personnel involved in the candidate review and hiring process.

Foreign Transcripts

Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service.

The evaluation service must be a member of The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College. NACES Members

Essential Qualities of South Texas College Faculty

Before submitting your online application, please read and review the attached document that describes all Essential Qualities of South Texas College faculty and the expectations of new faculty who are applying for a position at South Texas College.

Click Here Candidate Review Start Date Annual Security Report and Non-Discrimination Statements Notice of Non-Discrimination