Adjunct Faculty - COAS - Health Information/Medical Coding Online at InsideHigherEd

Job Location: Remote - Position

Remote Type: Fully Remote

Position Type: Adjunct

Education Level: Master's

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Education

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented institution with a focus on career/professional programs in business, engineering, information technology and computer science, criminal justice, life sciences, human services and many other concentrations. Indiana Tech enrolls approximately 1,600 students in its traditional programs on its main campus and nearly 6,000 students in its College of Professional Studies programs at 17 regional locations and online. Degrees are offered at the associate, bachelor’s, masters and doctoral levels. Over 48% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. Indiana Tech’s picturesque main campus is located on 45 acres near downtown Fort Wayne. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

General Summary

Indiana Tech is accepting applications for Adjunct Faculty to teach courses which support the Medical Coding Certificate in our CAHIIM accredited Health Information Technology/Management programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Teach courses as defined by course and learning objectives established through the college and defined in teaching letter of agreement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Information Management or Health Informatics or related field required from a regionally accredited institution
• RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CCS, CPC or other coding certification required
• Demonstration of developing effective relationships that mentor and advise students for academic and career success
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population
• Experience teaching online college courses preferred
• Applicants should be able to use technology effectively in all aspects of their work, including teaching

Experience

• College-level teaching experience preferred
• Experience teaching health information is preferred
• Previous experience teaching CPT, ICD-10-CM, and CD-10-PCS preferred
• 3+ years' practical work experience as a Medical Coder or equivalent preferred
• 3+ years practical work experience as a Health Information professional preferred
• Student-centered teaching approaches

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in an online classroom environment, through Canvas Learning Management System.


A resume and cover letter is required in the application process. Applicants should demonstrate a capacity for high quality teaching. Applicants should be able to use technology effectively in all aspects of their work, including teaching, and must be able to legally work in the U.S.. Please submit documentation containing cover letter describing interest and qualifications for the position as well as curriculum vita with application.

**The position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.