Job Description
CerJob Summary
Adjunct faculty members serve multiple roles as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and scholars. Adjunct faculty are expected to excel in classroom instruction and to fulfill various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching duties.
Nature of Work
Adjunct faculty is responsible for teaching sound pedagogy.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.
Summary of Core Responsibilities:
- Possess thorough and accurate knowledge in field/discipline of Medical Billing and Coding.
- Develop instructional materials; plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning; prepare the syllabi; and teach classes in a way that encourages student learning.
- Meet classes as scheduled.
- Be accessible to students through e-mail, phone, or scheduled office hours or at other times.
- Evaluate student work and maintain accurate records of students' academic standing.
- Provide students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback in a timely manner.
- Respect the confidentiality of student information; refrain from discussing or releasing such information except within recognized limits.
- Demonstrate integrity and positive interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fulfill all expectations of adjunct faculty.
- Should be able to teach via Zoom, IVN, online, or in class and use the WebAssign portal
- Be able to teach one or more of the following courses: Health Information Technology and other related Health Information Technology courses.
- Should communicate and collaborate with other faculty, mentor or department chair; use common assessment tracking questions for the final assessment and report the tracking results on time to the faculty in charge.
- Complete course assessments and turn in to department time accurately and timely.
- If possible, join the department meetings and participate in the college activities.
- Provide the end of the semester evaluation for students
Skills:
- Demonstrated proficiency in technical area of expertise.
- Well versed in current teaching trends, techniques, resources, and technology for both onsite and virtual learning, as necessary.
Education
Certificate and/or associate's degree - Medical Billing and Coding - Required
Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
Master's Degree - Preferred
Experience
In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable.
Certification - Current Medical Billing and Coding Certification - Required
5 years - Medical Billing Coding and Experience - Required
2 years - Teaching Experience or equivalent - Preferred
2 years - Demonstrated experience using LMS, Brightspace or similar technology - Preferred
Expectations
Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee's position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.
Mission
New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.
Values
Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and help instill them in our students.
RESPECT
- Promote a culture of belonging
- Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all individuals
- Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-making
- Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the College
HONESTY
- Communicate openly and truthfully
- Take responsibility for one's actions
- Provide accurate and transparent reporting of data
- Make decisions based on ethical principals
EDUCATION
- Encourage and support a culture of continuous learning
- Facilitate the sharing of information
- Offer access to a diverse range of educational resources
- Encourage curiosity
- Regularly assess educational programs and supporting services
- Cultivate a workforce of knowledge, competent, and skilled leader
COMMUNITY
- Actively engage with local community
- Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits
- Meet the educational needs and interests of the local community
- Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and administration
Vision
New River Community and Technical College improves students' lives and will enrich communities as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.
Disclaimer
This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Justification for the information provided in the job description may be requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor.
All requirements are subject to modification to provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the public. New River
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