Instructor of Health Information Technology chez Wharton County Junior College, TX

About the Department

The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline.   Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor.  The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students.  

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology or Health Information Management, AHIMA credential, preferably RHIT, RHIA, or CCS, and a minimum of three years relevant work experience.  The person in this position must be competent with principles and practices of health information management and be able to integrate them into the art of teaching, including online instruction. This position is required to meet minimum requirements for teaching at the post-secondary level set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accrediting agencies for individual programs.  A criminal background check is required.   

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1. Copies of college transcript(s) showing completion of at least an associate's degree in health information technology or health information management
2. AHIMA credential, preferably RHIT, RHIA, or CCS
3. Resume outlining work in the health information technology or closely related field and/or teaching experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.