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Adjunct Faculty, Health Information TechnologyAustin Community CollegeJob Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date.Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. - AR 4.0300.01If you are a current Austin Community College employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teachingIs attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunitiesCares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomesWelcomes difference and models respectful interaction with othersEngages with the community both within and outside of ACCJob Posting Title:Adjunct Faculty, Health Information TechnologyJob Description Summary:Responsible to prepare and deliver Health Information Program coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.Job Description:The Health Information Technology program of Austin Community College strives to be an exemplary program graduating highly qualified individuals to fill the employment needs for Health Information Technologists. The general goal of the Health Information Technology Program at Austin Community College is to prepare competent health information technology professionals through guidance, excellent academic instruction and professional training utilizing traditional and innovative means while understanding the multicultural student population, maintaining a student‐centered philosophy, striving to make wise use of community and educational resources and materials, conducting ongoing self‐evaluation of the program, and maintaining an outstanding accreditation rating.Principal Responsibilities and DutiesPrepare and teach courses in the field of the Health Information Management to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities.Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.Serve as a mentor to students in the Health Information Technology program.Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.Support division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision-making and unit-level planning.Serve on collegewide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.Additional DutiesRecruit students at job fairs, open houses, continuing education, and the central Texas area.TechnologyDemonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)Ability to use the 3M Encoder and EHR go.Principal Professional StandardsAppropriate use of the college's learning management system.Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.Required EducationEducational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. No substitution for educational requirements.Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management, orBachelor of Science in Medical Record Administration, orAssociates in Health Information TechnologyRequired Work ExperienceThree (3) years of professional work experience.Other RequirementsMust be flexible to work nights and weekends.Qualities of a Successful CandidateDetailed orientatedApplication Requirements1. Upload the following documents to your application: Unofficial/copy of transcriptsUpdated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or ResumeCover letter - explaining interest in the position2. If get selected for the position then please request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [email protected]. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select "Austin Community College" from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university's registrar's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address:ACC Human ResourcesAttn: Prisca M. Baker6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224Austin, TX 78752Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted. Working ConditionsWork is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment.Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.Number of Openings:1Job Posting Close Date:August 31, 2026Clery ActAs required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.DisclaimerThe above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.To apply, please visit: https://austincc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Austin-Community-College/Adjunct-Faculty--Health-Information-Technology_R-8674Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-0bd7cd11e8cddd4d9ea1255c480f90d3