at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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Position Details
Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Health Information Management
Position Status
Adjunct
Tenure
Non-Tenured
Rank
Instructor
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Adjunct faculty to teach on campus in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS); Adjunct faculty are responsible for teaching students in the Health Information Management program. Under the general supervision of the Director, the adjunct faculty are hired on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities
Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission in Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
-Serve as a model of professionalism and act as a resource for students within the teaching-learning environment
-Maintain required certifications/licensure and demonstrate continuing competence in area of expertise
-Participate in all course orientations with Lead Faculty as well as orientations related to Blackboard, technology, and information resources needed to fulfill teaching responsibilities prior to the start of the class
-Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with Lead Faculty, and/or Assistant Dean throughout the course to discuss relevant issues and concerns
-Discuss individual student problems with appropriate Lead Faculty, and/or Assistant Dean in a timely fashion. Provide anecdotal documentation as needed.
-Comply with all requirements of the CONHS for teaching, i.e. annual OSHA, hepatitis/TB updates, CPR certification, license renewal, current CV, etc. prior to the start of the course as applicable for teaching assignment
-Comply with all CONHS requirements for teaching, including orientation to the course and clinical agency as required, use of technology, providing students with contact information, responding to students within a reasonable time, following the CONHS grading scale, and posting grades in a timely manner
-Be responsible for meeting site expectations for classroom/technology use and teaching at the site
-Within two weeks of completion of the course, return all course materials (i.e. textbooks) and equipment to the Lead Faculty
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree. Must have schedule flexibility to be available for students, and to teach on the Romeoville campus. Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Phd, EdD or equivalent. (RHIA)
Essential Duties
Work hours
Vary; Teach on an as needed basis
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F00290
Posting Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
We invite applications from individuals that embody a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are fully dedicated to providing opportunities for development of the whole person. To demonstrate this commitment, Lewis University wishes to build a culturally diverse workforce which strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented populations, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
