Job Details

Location : 1327 S Baxter Ave, Tyler
Job Type: Part-Time Regular
Job Number: 00554
Department: Health Information Technology
Opening Date: 12/05/2024
Number of Months: 4.5

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
DESCRIPTION

The Adjunct Professor, Health Information Technology is a part-time, 4.5-month faculty position responsible to the Department Chair, Health Information Technology/Health Administrative Services and Dean, School of Nursing & Health Sciences. Professors provide classroom instruction and college service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Providing instruction in the classroom, laboratory or clinical setting for Health information technology and other Department of Health Administrative courses that the instructor is credentialed to teach
• Scheduling, maintaining, coordinating and evaluating didactic and clinical education of health information technology and health administrative students
• Counseling and advising students regarding career goals, program requirements and job placement
• Assisting in the evaluation and revision of program policies, curriculum and examinations
• Serving on College committees, and complying with all policies and regulations which govern and affect the College
• Performing other duties as assigned by dean, professional and technical programs and instructor/program coordinator and department chair, health information technology and health administrative services

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's of Science degree
• Must have AHIMA Credentials-RHIA or RHIT or CCS
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding and reimbursement methodologies

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master's of Science degree
• Teaching experience
• Teaching experience in a CAHEA approval health information technology program

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Expectations

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Will have contact - in person, by email, or by phone - with staff, students, and the general public
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.
RETIREMENT
Part-Time Retirement
Part-time employees are required to participate in the part-time retirement fund. The retirement fund is invested in a group fixed annuity contract with Ohio National Life Insurance Company. The plan will provide you and your beneficiary with fully vested cash settlement or income benefits after termination of employment for any reason.

OTHER BENEFITS
TJC Event Attendance
Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.
Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.

Library Use
Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.

Fitness Facility Use
Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.

Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.