Instructor or Assistant Professor of Health Information Technology

Salary: $62,475.00 - $70,686.00 Annually

Location : Carlsbad

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: ALLIED HEALTH

Opening Date: 12/02/2024

Closing Date: 1/1/:00 AM Mountain

Examples of Duties

Required Qualifications:

• Have a master's degree in a health-related field and have a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Be an Allied Health Professional, specifically a Health Information Technician (RHIT), including but not limited to registered nurse.
• Successful experience in teaching at the college level or providing student clinical instruction is preferred.
• Experience working with ethnically diverse and rural student populations; to include working with underprepared students. Demonstrates an appreciation for and understanding of the unique needs of the student in both academic and vocational disciplines in the health and medical field.
• Maintain licensure as necessary during employment is required.
• Have a current New Mexico License, or a compact state license, or eligibility to obtain a New Mexico license to practice as an Allied Health Professional.
• Have a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential.

Equivalency:

• Have a bachelor's degree in a health-related field with four (4) years of related experience and must be willing to obtain a master's degree within five (5) years of hire. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess all the other necessary required qualifications.

Rank: Instructor or Assistant Professor DOE
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Salary: $62,475 to $70,686 DOE
Primary Activity: Exclusively for Credit
Posting Dates: Open until filled

General Information of Campus:
Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is a newly independent public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A proud Hispanic Serving Institution, it awards certificates and associate degrees that serve the needs of its region and prepare students to transfer to programs at other colleges or universities. SENMC offers Early College and Dual Credit programs in collaboration with local high schools.

Southeast New Mexico College enjoys the strong support of its community, and has been awarded several grants, which include $11.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy and several multimillion-dollar grants from the U.S. Department of Education for student support.

The college's diverse employee pool includes 38 full time faculty, 69 adjunct faculty, and 102 staff members. SENMC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, and college tuition reimbursement. More information on SENMC can be obtained from its website at

Position Summary:

Southeast New Mexico College is seeking applications for a full-time tenure track position in Allied Health, Health Information Technology (HIT). The faculty member hired in this position is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities to promote student-centered learning and success. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, holding office hours, serving on various committees, and demonstrating a commitment to professional development through participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities, and organizations. As the faculty member strives for success in this role, their supervisor will provide guidance, feedback, and support.

Requirements for the Position:

Will be assigned to teach on a 9-month contract of 15 credit hours per semester. Carries out a 5/5 teaching load of 100- and 200-level classes. Holds regular office hours in accordance with the policies established in the Faculty Manual. Teaching duties include teaching college courses effectively to a diverse student body, conducting ongoing assessments of courses, and developing courses. College service commitments include participating in professional development activities and serving on various committees for the benefit of Southeast New Mexico College. Evaluates student performance and instructional methods using the college's established system of assessment. Serves as a member of the college's various governance committees and task forces to promote institutional/instructional efficiency and support a culture of learning. Collaborates with other departments on interdisciplinary projects, campus events, and instructional training. Attends scheduled faculty meetings, department meetings, required training, and committee meetings at SENMC. Performs other duties as assigned. Since this position requires in-person teaching and other in-person faculty duties, the candidate will be required to live within commuting distance of SENMC located in Carlsbad, NM.

Duties:

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

• Delivers in person classroom instruction that supports the learning outcomes of the Allied Health, Health Information Technology (HIT) courses, including but not limited to clinical classification systems, health care law, data management, reimbursement systems, data statistics and analysis, health care information systems and other related courses.
• Must be willing to teach weekends and evenings as assigned.
• Must participate in professional development activities.
• Evaluates student performance and instructional methods using the college's established system of assessment.
• Plans, designs, and provides laboratory instruction which reflects an understanding of the course's objectives and curriculum. Evaluates student achievement of curricular and course objectives and learning outcomes related to the knowledge and practice of allied health professions.
• Serves as a member of the college's various governance committees and task forces to promote institutional/instructional efficiency and support a culture of learning.
• Holds regular office hours in accordance with the policies established in the Faculty Manual or is available for parents and students as needed.
• Collaborates with other departments on interdisciplinary projects, campus events, and instructional training.
• Attends scheduled faculty meetings, department meetings, required training, and committee meetings.
• Stays abreast of trends, advancements, and changes within the health and medical field; adjusts curriculum to align with industry changes and workforce demands.
• Participates in Program Advisory Boards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Finalists will be asked to demonstrate their teaching skills during the interview process.

Affirmative Action Statement:

SENMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Work a fluctuating work schedule

Performing the essential functions of this position requires the use of a computer throughout most of the workday, the ability to navigate a typical office environment, significant amounts of interpersonal interaction including oral and written communication, and the ability to keep track of multiple tasks, projects, deadlines, information sources and business processes. This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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