Job Description

Why You Should Work With Us::

Arizona College is currently seeking an Instructor for our Medical Billing and Coding Program here at our Glendale, AZ Campus!

Part Time Evening Shift - Monday - Thursday from 5:30-11:05pm.

Sign on bonus being offered to highly skilled applicants!

Arizona College is a rapidly growing institution dedicated to transforming peoples lives through education. Offering both nursing and allied health programs, Arizona College prepares students for in-demand careers in healthcare and significantly improves its community through the care its graduates provide.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.
Excellence: We strive to be the best.
Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.
Accountability: We own our results.
Integrity: We do the right thing.

What You'll Do::

Under general supervision from the Program Director, the Instructor will perform a variety of routine duties. This position requires direct contact with students in instruction, training, and monitoring professional and academic development throughout their program. On average, Instructors teach three classes per day or evening shift. The Instructor provides a learning experience to in the classroom and in the lab using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures and demonstrations and using audiovisual and technological aids to supplement the presentations as well as evaluating their achievements.

• Keep students engaged in a classroom environment while following an established curriculum / syllabus
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn in while establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities
• Offer constant guidance during the practical portion of class- educating students on proper technique and skills
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures. Observe and evaluate student's performance and counsel those who do not adhere to guidelines
• Recognize and analyze outward signs of problems that students may have that inhibit their achievement and take appropriate action. Identify and refer students who are at risk" of leaving the course to Academic Advisor
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling by tutoring and mentoring students on an individual basis when needed
• Grade tests and projects, maintain grade books, track attendance and perform other administrative duties as needed
• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness
• Participate in ongoing conferences, seminars, and training sessions.
• Provide input and participate in academic committees formed for the purpose of enrichment of both the programs and students

Other Duties as Assigned

What We Need From You::

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A minimum of three (3) years experience directly related to the programs overseen is required.
• AHIMA or AAPC certification preferred; or able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire. (College will compensate for one attempt at certification.)
• Documented formal education/training in the field of study for which the program is preparing students to enter (formal education or training in a closely related field may be considered)
• Meet applicable accreditation, state and national faculty/instructor credential, certification and/or licensure standards associated with program areas overseen
• Post-Secondary Instructor experience preferred
• Working knowledge of instructional theory, basic education principles, practices and methodologies, the developmental process, competency-based curricula, and general classroom and lab practices
• Possesses good organizational skills, knowledge of record keeping procedures, including the ability to collect and organize data and information
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including applicable computer operations and software, i.e., Microsoft Office Suites
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate levels of authority as well as creating an atmosphere of support and confidence for students
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and students
• Ability to work with students from different backgrounds, ethnicity, nationalities, gender, ages, religions, or disabilities effectively
• Ability to work independently and to manage work assignments in a highly interpersonal contact environment
• Ability to deal effectively with stress caused by workload, deadlines, and situations as they occur
• Must be tactful, have good interpersonal skills and sound judgment

Arizona College of Nursing

Job Tags

Part time, Relocation bonus, Afternoon shift,

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