Health Information Technology Adjunct Assistant Professor

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1).

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• HIT 100 Introduction to Health Information Technology
• HIT 110 Medical Legal Aspects of Health Information
• HIT 120 Basic ICD-CM coding
• HIT 122 Advanced ICD Coding
• HIT 140 Computerized Health Information Systems

Minimum Qualifications

1. Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two (2) years of professional experience OR any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience OR the equivalent.
2. Possess the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential AND either the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.