FACULTY - HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR (FULL-TIME, HYBRID)

FACULTY - HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR (FULL-TIME, HYBRID)

LOCATION: Cincinnati, Ohio, Clifton Campus, with flexible remote opportunities

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for facilitating experiential learning, which is crucial for completing the HIM and Coding Specialist Certificate programs successfully. The role involves active participation in curriculum and course development, ongoing program outcome evaluation, student competency assessment, and program accreditation maintenance. We seek an individual who excels as a team player and is also efficient independently. An ideal candidate will be dedicated to advancing the shared vision and goals of the Cincinnati State Health Information Management program.

Essential Duties:

• Deliver asynchronous, online courses in Health Information Management (HIM) based on established course descriptions, learning outcomes, and syllabi.
• Provide academic support to students.
• Assist and guide students on: curriculum, scheduling, professional practice experience, career pathways, and on-campus/online labs when needed. Offer ten office hours per week, with a minimum of four hours on campus.
• Strive for continuous improvement in quality instructing by exploring innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery approaches.
• Contribute to the creation of new courses/curricula and the upkeep of existing ones.
• Design assessments and offer constructive feedback to align with AHIMA associate degree competencies and HIM Accreditation Standards.
• Employ diverse teaching methods and materials suitable for students with varying educational backgrounds and learning styles.
• Engage actively in college and divisional activities, meetings, and committees.
• Promote program awareness through strategic outreach and engagement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential.
• Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to HIM or education or the ability to complete a bachelor's degree within two years of hire.
• Three years minimum practical work experience in the health information management field.
• Current knowledge of the technical and software applications required in HIM.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential.
• Five years of practical work experience in the HIM field.
• Experience in medical coding, including HCPCS Level II and/or ICD-10.

Desired Skills:

• The ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Proven expertise in instructional delivery using practical academic approaches, including interactive and cooperative learning techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Skillful in inspiring and motivating students, with a proven dedication to fostering student success.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adept communication abilities with a diverse range of professionals, community members, and students.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

REPORTS TO: Associate Dean, Health and Public Safety

POSITION LEVEL: Full-Time Tenure Track HIM Instructor

COMPENSATION: $59,363 annually

JOB CATEGORY: Faculty

CONTRACTUAL AFFILIATION: AAUP

EXEMPT CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Non-Exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer
Committed to Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as its academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran, or marital status.