What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Professions Adjunct Instructor position at Delta College?
Position Title
Medical Office Professions Adjunct Instructor
Employee Group
Faculty
Division/Department
Office Professions
Status
Position Summary Information
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions
POSITION SUMMARY
Teach a broad range of medical office professions courses including diagnostic and procedure coding, health insurance claims processing, medical transcription, medical office administration, and medical office accounting. Develop new courses, modify/update existing courses, and assist with curriculum development and assessment. Teach evening and/or off-campus center classes to students with diverse academic backgrounds in multicultural settings. Participation in division and college governance and demonstration of ongoing educational and professional growth are required.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Teach a broad range of medical office professions courses including diagnostic and procedure coding, health insurance claims processing, medical transcription, medical office administration, and medical office accounting. Develop new courses, modify/update existing courses, and assist with curriculum development and assessment. Teach evening and/or off-campus center classes to students with diverse academic backgrounds in multicultural settings. Participation in division and college governance and demonstration of ongoing educational and professional growth are required.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and vision of Delta College.
- Focus on supporting and assessing student learning and academic achievement to ensure student success.
- Continually develop appropriate innovation in learning and teaching to meet diverse learning styles and student needs.
- Collaborate voluntarily and energetically with colleagues in the academic discipline and with other faculty colleagues to develop effective learning experiences for a diverse student body.
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of diversity based on the college statement on diversity
- Integrate international and intercultural experiences in the College, community, and curriculum.
- Serve the community through outreach activities.
- Make effective and innovative use of appropriate technology in the performance of the listed responsibilities and accountabilities.
- Participate in shared governance as a full member of the academic community.
- Teach at least 30 equated credit hours annually in a variety of settings including day, evening, weekend, on campus, and off campus.
- Commit to ongoing educational and professional growth.
- Engage fully in course, discipline, program development, curriculum development and assessment.
- Attend and participate in discipline, division, and college meetings.
- Possess minimum technology skills and use of a course management system.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in health information technology or related field
- Medical office experience
- Proficiency in using medical office software
- Demonstrated currency at a significant professional level
- Minimum of (2) years of related work experience
Additional Experiences Considered
- An ability to teach in a variety of formats, including on-line
- Curriculum and/or course development experience
- Master’s degree in related field (must be completed before eligible for tenure)
- Demonstrated communication and project management skills
- Substantial multicultural experience (for example: urban community service, academic course work in minority or foreign language studies, or teaching experience with minority students)
- Applicable industry certifications and memberships
Application Deadline
Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses. Three current letters of recommendation may be requested.
