Los Rios Community College District 

Health Information Technology (HIT) Adjunct Assistant Professor

Job Posting Number: F00105P

Closing Date: Open Continuously

Complete job description and application available online at: https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/2803

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts.

Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year round for assignments based on college needs.

Teaching assignments may include day, evening, on-line, hybrid, weekend, and/or off campus classes.

Assignment Responsibilities

General Responsibilities: 

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

The responsibilities included, but not limited to:

? The adjunct faculty member shall assist the chair with the industry advisory committee to assure the curriculum meets the needs of industry and the community. 

? Work with schools to promote articulation, student success, support student career employment and job placements. 

? The college maintains a focus on new innovative distance education teaching strategies. 

? The adjunct faculty member will attend technical training, workshops and conferences then apply the knowledge to teaching. 

? The assignment may include day, evening, on-line, hybrid, weekend, and/or off campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution AND two years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught; OR, and associate of art’s degree and 6 years of experience, OR, hold a California Community College Instructor’s Credential in the discipline area; OR, the equivalent.*

2. Hold and maintain a valid Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential, or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential, or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credential.

3. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.

*Note: Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above.

The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.