AY26 - Health Information Technology Instructor

AY26 Health Information Technology Instructor

East Los Angeles College

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

AY26 Health Information Technology Instructor

Full-Time, Tenure-Track, C-Basis (10 Month)

Start Date: Fall 2026

Deadline to File: 4:30 PM, May 12, 2026

East Los Angeles College (ELAC) announce an opening for a full-time, tenure-track, C Basis (10 Month) Health Information Technology Instructor, beginning Fall 2026.

Interested individuals who possess the required training and experience are invited to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Included but are not limited to)

• Teach lecture and laboratory courses in Health Information Technology.
• Maintain professional and ethical academic standards fostering a collegial atmosphere.
• Adhere to CAHIIM standards by submitting CEU documents required for accreditation.
• Assist in identifying and establishing student clinical teaching facilities. Advise students enrolled in the Health Information Technology Program.
• Maintain required office hours and be available for student consultation outside of posted office hours.
• Participate in course development and revisions, including student learning activities, and technology course enhancements.
• Meet obligations with regard to Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and related assessment cycles.
• Assist in developing instructional strategies to reach student with diverse learning styles.
• Participate in program activities including, but not limited to, program review, departmental/program meetings, curriculum development, advisory committee meetings, recruitment, campus activities, college and professional development work. Serves as the Student Learning Outcomes Coordinator for the Allied Health Department.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status or have an approved exemption in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

A. Degree/Credentials relevant to class assignment:

• Master's Degree, i.e., in Health Information Management or related discipline;
• RHIA-Registered Health Information Administrator OR
• RHIT-Registered Health Information Technician;

B. Teaching experience and related skills:

• One year of teaching experience in the Health Information discipline in a CAHIIM accredited program.
• Recent professional experience in Health Information Management.
• Demonstrated professional membership in AHIMA, national association and the state component association.
• Knowledge of teaching techniques and experience in developing training materials based on best practices, research, and current adult learning theories. Knowledge of current issues in the health information management profession, i.e. HIPAA, Electronic Health Records, Legal Issues, coding (ICD-10-CM, ICD- 10-PCS and CPT-4), and management.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, multimedia presentation, business and medical/health information management software (i.e. 3M encoder, EPIC, Cerner, AHIMA Virtual Lab).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

SALARY

Salary and terms of employment are competitive. Salary range is $76,960 to $143,000for the 10-month academic year and is based on academic preparation and employment experience. The doctoral differential is $4,870 per academic year. Excellent district paid fringe benefits for employees and their dependents including: health, dental, vision, and group term life insurance.