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Instructor/Course Coordinator, Health Information Technology Management

  2025-08-05     Laramie County Community College     Cheyenne,WY  
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Salary: $74,037.00 - $86,376.00 AnnuallyLocation : Cheyenne, WYJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202500157Division: Academic AffairsDepartment: School of Health Sciences & WellnessOpening Date: 06/18/2025FLSA: Exempt Job Summary This position is an 10-month, Faculty B position. Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled.Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process. Tentative start date: July 28th, 2025.Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Faculty B, 6 level position. Starting salary range: $74,037.00 - $86,376.00/annually, depending upon experience.Educational Benefits for the employees and dependentsTuition Reimbursement17 Paid Holiday/Closure DaysThree Paid Personal DaysHealthcare/Dental/Vision/Life InsuranceGenerous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee PaidPaid Vacation and Sick LeaveOnsite Childcare CenterProfessional Development OpportunitiesJOB SUMMARY:The Instructor/Course Coordinator, Health Information Technology and Management (HITM) is responsible for the collaborative leadership, administration, and continuous improvement of the college's HITM program. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum, enhancing student success, and ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and institutional goals. The Instructor/Course Coordinator will collaborate with faculty, staff, and community and regional partners to develop innovative teaching strategies, promote student engagement, and support diverse learners in achieving their academic and career aspirations.Key responsibilities include overseeing curriculum development and modifications, collaborating with the HSW Program Director and Dean of Health Science & Wellness for faculty recruitment and professional development, participating in data-driven assessments to evaluate program effectiveness, aligning program planning and operations with the institutional mission and vision, contributing to decisions regarding program budgets, and ensuring enrollment targets are met. The Instructor/Course Coordinator is responsible for programmatic alignment with the external accrediting body to include instructional and facility standards and reporting in collaboration with leadership in the School of Health Sciences & Wellness, Performance & Planning, and College officials. The Instructor/Course Coordinator will collaborate with the Pathway Coordinator, Health Sciences Program Director, peers and internal stakeholders, and industry partners to foster relationships that enhance educational pathways and create meaningful post-graduation employment and/or transfer opportunities for students. The Instructor/Course Coordinator will contribute to the continuous improvement of the department by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, program assessment, student success strategies, grant-funded opportunities, and other institutional initiatives.The role also involves institutional service to include participation on committees, collaboration on departmental projects, and instruction. The Instructor/Course Coordinator will remain current in the field through ongoing professional development. Principal Responsibilities and Results, KSA's ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - this position is exempt and is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).Curriculum and Instruction: The primary responsibility of all faculty is instruction. At LCCC we seek instructors who are committed to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the competency domains outlined below. The Instructor/Course Coordinator is expected to continually grow towards excellence in the following outcomes in the designated discipline of health information technology and management (HITM). These functional and behavioral responsibilities include teaching approximately 2/3 but no more than 28 of the contracted annual workload hours as detailed below:Teaching and Learning: Employs student-centered instruction coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials. Consistently and promptly responds to student inquiries and shares timely, appropriate, and instructive feedback and evaluation of student work. Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within the designated discipline, and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21st century learners.Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport.Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes.Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies.Competency-Based Design: Applies competency-based design to the development of curriculum, engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement.Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment.Develops curriculum by articulating measurable, student-centered learning outcomes, and using competency-based design strategy to maintain curriculum that is current, effective, and relevant to the designated discipline.Contributes to curricula by assisting in design, implementation, and review aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs.Participates in continuous improvement of student learning and success by gathering data, analyzing data, engaging with peers and internal and external stakeholders, and implementing change as a result.Professionalism: Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contributes to one's discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one's discipline.Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.Actively contributes to the college and ones' Pathway, department, or designated discipline by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying commitment to the profession.Course Coordination: Enhances program development and coordination by designing, implementing, and continually assessing the program's resources and curricula to align with external accreditor's expectations, institutional goals, and student learning objectives. Drives quality improvements by analyzing student performance data, collaborating with regional partners to understand changing needs, and using the results of research and data to work collaboratively with program faculty, program director, Dean, and the external accreditor to inform curriculum adjustments and enhance educational effectiveness across the program.Ensure quality assurance and compliance by establishing rigorous evaluation processes, monitoring adherence to education standards and accreditation regulations, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes by designing evaluation frameworks, analyzing student performance data, and using results to inform curriculum adjustments and enhance educational effectiveness across the HITM Program.Confirm accreditation compliance by fulfilling all cyclical reporting expectations of the accrediting agency including student performance metrics, site visit preparation and self-study development.Actively participate in annual processes associated with student recruitment and onboarding. Collaborate with internal partners in the recruitment and identification of robust and diverse student cohorts aligned with institutional goals and program capacity.Participate in the development of collaborative and intentional scheduling of courses in partnership with the Program Director, School Leadership to ensure alignment with related programs as well as ensuring student access and flexibility in their on-time completion of the program.Clinical Coordination: Ensure high-quality clinical education experiences by coordinating site placements, maintaining affiliation agreements, and supporting student progress in alignment with accreditation standards.Support student success in clinical rotations through direct supervision, performance evaluation, maintaining facility clearance or compliance, and integration of academic and clinical objectives in collaboration with faculty and site preceptors.Strengthen clinical partnerships and communication channels by fostering collaboration among site coordinators, preceptors, and faculty, and by delivering consistent guidance and training aligned with program expectations.Advance curriculum quality and discipline development by designing, implementing, and assessing clinical resources and instructional strategies that respond to data analysis, accreditation expectations, and regional workforce needs.Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:KnowledgeKnowledge of pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment.Knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of the community college.Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics.Knowledge of communication and dissemination techniques and methods as a way to inform, recruit and motivate others.SkillsCapacity to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions based on findings.Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams or projects, often including decision-making and conflict resolution.Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to group goals and fostering a collaborative environment.Proficient in organizing and maintaining accurate records in various digital formats.Skilled in using computer tools to ensure easy access, accuracy, and security of information.Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Critical thinking skills and the use of tools and processes to find respectful and creative ways to resolve disputes and disagreements.Management of financial resources including determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.Time management skills in terms of one's own time and the time of others.Ability to troubleshoot and determine causes of operating errors and decide what to do about it.AbilitiesMust be able to plan, manage and organize multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.Capable of representing the College in a professional manner, adapting to various situations with maturity, and maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.Able to manage resources effectivelyPHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilitiesThere may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitorAn employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focusThe overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as wellThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be instances of somewhat loud environments.NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.Education and Experience RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field in the Pathway. License/Certification: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Four years of experience as a health information management professional with at least two years coding inpatient/outpatient medical records.Two years of experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CAHIIM-accredited health information technology and management program or as a health information management instructor/ preceptor for students of such programs.In lieu of the required degree, candidates with equivalent professional experience, industry certifications, or a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution, preferably in a related fieldSupervisory experienceFour years of experience in instruction, curriculum design, program planning and development, accreditation, and student learning assessment NotesIf you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.Equal Opportunity EmployerLaramie County Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. LCCC contributes 14.62% towards our generous retirement plan options while the employee contributes 4% of their base salary. Our Educational Benefits include: Unlimited classes through LCCC for $10/credit hour available for employee, spouse & eligible dependents 1 free class up to 6 credit hours per semester through the University of Wyoming for employees $150 employee reimbursement up to 7 credit hours per academic year through any accredited university or collegeTo learn more details, visit our benefits page.01 Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field in the Pathway OR in lieu of the required degree, equivalent professional experience, industry certifications, or a combination of education and relevant work experience? Yes No 02 Do you have your Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification? Yes No 03 Do you have a minimum of four years of experience as a health information management professional with at least two years coding inpatient/outpatient medical records? Yes No 04 Do you have a minimum of two years of experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CAHIIM-accredited health information technology and management program or as a health information management instructor/ preceptor for students of such programs? Yes No 05 Currently, LCCC does not offer Visa sponsorship for new employees. Will you require a Visa sponsorship? Yes No 06 Can you perform the essential functions of the position in which you are applying for with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No Required Question


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