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Health Information Management Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part-time Health Information Management Adjunct Faculty in the School of Business, Technology, and Trades (BTT). Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Faculty are needed to teach college-level courses supporting the Health Information Management Career Studies Certificates and the Medical Administrative Management Specialization A.A.S. degree. These programs prepare students for careers in medical office management at hospitals and medical practices as well as medical coding and medical billing positions.

Courses may include medical office procedures, health information management, medical coding, electronic billing, and administrative technologies. Classes meet in-person on the main Virginia Western campus as well as hybrid or distance learning/online courses. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education. In addition, faculty are expected to be active participants in departmental communication.

Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis. Review of applications will occur when an adjunct faculty need arises and will continue until needed positions are filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in health information management, medical office administration, business administration, or a related field; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in medical administration, health informatics, or business-related disciplines. Two years occupational experience in medical office management, health information systems, or administrative support roles in healthcare settings is required.

All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, experience writing syllabi and exams, as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations:

Experience using technology in the classroom and teaching online. Experience teaching in a community college setting. Familiarity with HIPAA regulations.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.