Instructor of Health Information Technology (RHIT) – req1774-3970 in Sugar Grove, Illinois

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12500706 Instructor of
Health Information Technology (RHIT)

Full-time Faculty

Aurora Downtown Campus

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and
student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional
faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of
collaboration, professional growth and student success.

The Health Professions and Public Service division at Waubonsee
Community College is currently seeking a full-time, tenure-track
Instructor of Health Information Technology (HIT) with a commitment to
teaching excellence, diversity, equity and holistic student success.

The Health Information Technology (HIT) faculty will deliver
comprehensive curriculum and instruction for a range of topics clinical
classification systems, health care law, data management, reimbursement
systems, data statistics and analysis, health care information systems
and other related courses.

The full-time faculty member of HIT will be responsible for the
curriculum, instruction, and student learning assessment for Associate
in Applied Science degree as well as a Certificate of Achievement. This
program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health
Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), on
recommendation of the American Health Information Management Association
(AHIMA).

The position is based at the Downtown Aurora Campus and teaching
assignments may include days, evenings and/or weekends.

Courses may be offered in various delivery modes, i.e. face-to-face,
flex, online, synch-online, and hybrid. The successful candidate will
demonstrate the ability to effectively use instructional and classroom
technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Duties and expectations of this position include, but are not limited
to:

Designing syllabi, lessons, activities, assignments, and assessments
that address the needs of a diverse student population and ensure that
students successfully meet program and course objectives and outcomes.

Incorporating learning-centered principles and concepts and motivating
students to participate actively in all aspects of the educational
experience.

Employing instructional and classroom technology appropriately and
effectively to deliver and enhance teaching and learning in online,
hybrid, and face-to-face courses.

Assisting the HIT department in the areas of curriculum development,
accreditation management, student success initiatives, student advising,
adjunct faculty mentor ship, assessment of student learning, support for
student clubs and organizations.

Collaborating with team members and industry (i.e. Advisory Committee
and employer partners) to design and implement the most effective HIT
program that maintains standards.

Working collaboratively with professional colleagues to serve the needs
of students and the community.

Modeling professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and
interpersonal skills.

Bachelor’s degree

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certification

Two years of field work (which equals 4000 hours for accreditation
requirements)

Teaching experience or Industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of post-secondary teaching experience in Health Information
Technology (HIT) or a related field.

Teaching experience at the Vocational/Technical or Community College
level highly preferred.

Experience incorporating technology and multimedia applications into
teaching and learning process and interest in all forms of alternative
learning is highly desirable.

Interdisciplinary focus integrating innovative learning strategies and
the demonstrated ability to enhance the success of diverse student
populations is essential.

Experience eaching traditionally underserved populations.

Experience teaching online courses.

Please attach the following documents when applying:

1.) Resume

2.) Cover letter

Please include the following:

o Your reasons for pursuing a full-time faculty position at a community
college.

o Provide examples of how your work with students has reflected your
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

3.) Teaching Philosophy

4.) References (3 professional references)

5.) Transcripts

Position Details

req1774

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Range: 66,136.00 – 79,039.00 Placement on the salary
schedule is dependent on qualifications. Qualifications include
education and teaching experience

Work Schedule: Fall and Spring semester

Work Hours: Classes may be offered during daytime, evening and weekend
hours

Targeted Hire Date: 5/5/2025

Benefits: Click to See Benefits Page

EOE, including disability and veteran