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Position Summary
This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool for available assignments during the academic year. Provides high-quality instruction in Health Information Management courses in accordance with approved curriculum, program requirements, and college policies. The instructor supports student learning through effective teaching, timely communication, meaningful assessment and feedback, and the responsible use of health information technologies and industry standards. Teaching assignments are online and may vary by semester based on program needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver instruction in assigned Health Information Management courses using approved course outcomes, syllabi, learning activities, and assessment methods. Maintain and update the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring course content is organized, accessible, and current. Ensure all instructional materials, assignments, assessments, due dates, and gradebook settings are accurate, organized, accessible, and aligned with approved course curriculum. Use current health information management practices, coding conventions, classification systems, reimbursement concepts, privacy and security requirements, data quality principles, and healthcare technologies as appropriate to the assigned course. Communicate course expectations clearly and provide timely, constructive feedback on student work. Evaluate student achievement, maintain accurate attendance and grade records, and submit required records by established deadlines. Maintain regular instructor presence and availability to students through posted office hours, course communications, discussion participation, and other appropriate methods. Maintain required professional credentials and remain current in Health Information Management practice and applicable industry standards. Collaborate professionally with the program director, faculty, staff, students, clinical or industry partners, and other stakeholders. Adhere to Alvin College policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher in Health Information Management with at least one current industry certification.
- Acceptable certifications include: RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CPC.
- Minimum of two (2) years non-teaching work experience in the Health Information Technology field.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual – English/Spanish
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills. Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet. Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system. Strong organization, administrative, and communication skills.
Disclaimer
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.
In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred. Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable.
Conditions of Employment
The Employer and the Faculty Member are subject to all the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement between the Employer and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The Faculty Member agrees to comply with all policies, procedures, and security regulations of the TDCJ while performing instructional duties within TDCJ facilities. If officials of the TDCJ exercise their contractual right to deny the Faculty Member access to the assigned unit, the Employer may terminate the Faculty Member’s employment and cease salary payments effective immediately.
Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES® website for further information.
May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.
This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.
Organization
Located just southwest of the Houston, TX Metroplex, Alvin College is a public, comprehensive institution with a strong educational heritage and a continued commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for all students. In addition to its well-established two-year programs, Alvin College now offers bachelor’s degree opportunities, expanding pathways for students to achieve their academic and career goals.
Alvin College exists to improve the lives of its constituents by providing affordable, accessible, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves. As a premier college that provides high-quality academic, technical and cultural programs, Alvin College's focus will be to promote student success, enhance quality of life and support economic development.
Alvin College has been listed in the top 150 community colleges in America as ranked by the Aspen Institute 2011, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 (Colleges nominated every other year).
Alvin College is accountable for its mission within the limitations of its physical and financial resources, is an equal opportunity institution, and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.