Health Information Technology Faculty

Onondaga Community College located in Syracuse NY is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40000 alumni.

Onondaga Community Colleges School of Health Wellness and Human Services seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track appointment within the Health Information Technology AAS and Healthcare Administration AS programs. The major responsibilities within this role include support of the two programs through the development and delivery of content and learning activities in the traditional face-to-face classroom setting academic advising curriculum development committee participation and assessment of program and student learning outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

• Use appropriate technology to deliver and enhance learning
• Be innovative in the presentation of lectures and hands-on learning activities that achieve learning outcomes
• Provide timely feedback on students assignments and exams throughout each semester
• Assess learning outcomes and adapt curriculum to meet learning objectives
• Be responsive to student questions and available for student support
• Demonstrate insight and encouragement in working with diverse student populations especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education
• Review and validate current affiliation agreements while exploring new opportunities for partnerships for student internships with local and regional community agencies
• Provide appropriate academic advising to students to support timely degree completion
• Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College including timely submission of grades and other required materials.
• Development and delivery of content and learning activities for traditional face-to-face classes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Option 1:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Health Information Management from an accredited college university or foreign equivalency.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential and active membership status with the American.

Option 2:

• Masters in Health Information or Health InformaticsHealth Care AdministrationBusiness Administration or Management with minimum of 18 credits in Health Information/Informatics from a regionally accredited collegeuniversity or foreign equivalency.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential and active membership status with the American

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Dual AHIMA credential

• Designation as an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer or 2 years coding acute care with ICD-10-CM/PCS

• Previous college teaching experience or presenter at a professional conference or as part of organizations employee training program.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching flexibility in instructional delivery active professional development/life-long learning experience in student advisement curriculum development service to college and community and a commitment to working closely with undergraduate students in small-class settings in a dynamic and diverse/multicultural college environment.

• Salary for Assistant Professor level is $61466.
• Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
  • New York State Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Savings Program (401(a).
  • Excellent health dental and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
• Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.

• To be considered please submit a resume cover letter and unofficial transcripts at time of application.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be notified before references are checked.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a background check and official transcripts are required upon hire.

Please note: If hired official transcripts will be required.

Please contact if you have questions.