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Adjunct Instructor - Health Information Technology

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Kishwaukee College

Location: Malta, Illinois
Category: Health Information Technology
Date Posted: October 2, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

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Job Summary

The Health Sciences Division is accepting applications for the Spring 2025 semester for part-time instructors in the Health Information Technology program, specifically in the Medical Billing and Coding program. There are a variety of classes offered each semester on the topics of medical terminology, medical coding, pharmacology, and billing. Most courses are taught online, so experience teaching in an online environment is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of, and commitment to, the comprehensive community college mission.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Commitment to fostering an engaging learning environment for a diverse student body.
Flexibility for teaching courses offered day, evening, and online.
Instructional expertise to deliver instruction for 21st century learners and assess student learning outcomes as appropriate to ensure academic quality.
Facility with a range of teaching and learning strategies to foster active learning and student success, which contributes to the fulfillment of the Colleges strategic goals.
Willingness to participate in activities or on college committees that contribute to the success of students.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in related field with 2,000 hours related work experience, OR Associate of Applied Science with 6,000 hours of related work experience combined with sufficient additional documentation to satisfy section IV of the Kishwaukee College Faculty Credentials Manual.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Ability to stand and lecture for extended periods of time.

EOE Statement

Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.

Position Status

Part Time

Hours per Week

Weeks per Year

Budgeted Hours per Year

Temporary Position - Begin Date

Temporary Positions - End Date

Type of Position

PT Non-Benefited

Hiring Salary Range Requested

Support Staff Pay Band (if applicable)

Support Staff Pay Range (if applicable

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F085P

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

10/01/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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Advertising Summary

Internal Posting for Position, College Website

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Description of Job Duty

Promote the philosophy, mission, and vision of Kishwaukee College
Provide engaging, enthusiastic, and student-centered teaching to community college students
Establish a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and civil engagement
Contribute to a collegial, collaborative, and positive attitude to the college campus
Understand and convey the essentials of the course discipline that students should master
Maintain high academic standards while demonstrating equitability and fairness
Work successfully and productively in a team environment with other faculty
Perform the necessary duties of an instructor to ensure quality instruction

o Establish productive and supportive communication with students
o Prepare the course syllabus following the college-approved format and course content
o Be organized and conduct classes in accordance with the published class schedule
o Evaluate student progress through regularly scheduled assessments/exams
o Promptly return graded work to students and maintain student grade records