REVISED ANNOUNCEMENT

Health Services Management Instructor

Health Sciences Department

Opening Date	May 2, 2008
Closing Date	Open until filled, initial screening begins June 6, 2008
Starting Date	September 2008
Position Number	P27020

Terms of Employment

100 percent, 180 day academic year assignment.

Teaching assignment may include the use of non-traditional delivery methodologies; i.e.:  on-line/internet courses. Duty days may fluctuate from the traditional September-June schedule. Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation.

Must provide official transcript from an accredited institution to establish completion of Master’s degree or sufficient advancement in course work to show completion within three years of hire.  As applicable, must complete agreement to engage in completion of Master’s degree within three years of hire.

Salary and Benefits

Faculty salary schedule; competitive based on education and experience. 

The college also provides an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to employee and college collective bargaining agreements).  Benefits also include: life and disability insurance and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) or Oregon Public Services Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

Minimum Qualifications

RHIA or RHIT credential; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Education, Public Health, Nursing, or related field. Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Education, Public Health, Nursing, or related field OR commitment to complete a Master’s degree in a related field within 3 years of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

One year experience teaching in a community college or university setting; teaching healthcare in a community college; teaching or work experience in Health Care or Business Administration.  Experience in using computers (technology) in teaching.  Experience working in a hospital setting. Demonstrated ability or desire to work with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students and communities; bi-lingual/bi-cultural.

Essential Functions

• Uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as communication and data gathering tools and integrates technology into curriculum and classroom presentations
• Actively participates in the retention and recruitment of students
• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity in the workplace
• Understands and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds
• Meets all scheduled and special classes – day, evening, and weekend
• Teaches classes, such as Medical Terminology, Health Services Management, ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding, as assigned, following approved course outline
• Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes
• Posts and maintains office hours
• Provides students with course syllabi
• Maintains records of grades and attendance; reports individual academic grades when required
• Maintains college facilities and equipment
• Participates in curriculum development; recommends course outline revisions
• Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment; recommends library reference materials
• Contributes suggestions for annual department budget
• Keeps up to date on technological changes and developments in subject area
• Attends staff meetings and participates in designated committee work; represents the department at pertinent meetings as required
• Works in a cooperative manner with other people in the department and college
• Communicates in a timely manner with students and department personnel
• Assists with academic advising and registration; recruits students as appropriate
• Promotes positive image of college and college programs
• Assists Advisory Committee as needed
• Functions as a life-long learner
• Applies the College’s values for teaching and learning:

-  Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness
-  Encourages creative and critical thinking
-  Actively engages students in the learning process
-  Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches a student’s life
-  Encourages mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment
-  Clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning
-  Promotes learning as a lifelong process

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Application Packet Must Include:

• Chemeketa Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts (official or unofficial at time of application)
• Proff of RHIA or RHIT credentials

How to Apply

Only complete packets will be reviewed by the screening committee. It is important that your application clearly indicate that you meet the minimum qualification for the position. Please include enough relevant training and experience to demonstrate that you possess the minimum qualifications.

Application material may be faxed and must be received by the application deadline. HOWEVER, a signed hard copy of the application must be received by the Human Resources Department upon hire. (The Human Resources Department will not confirm receipt of application material and is not responsible for material not completely transmitted.)

Application Deadline

Open until filled, initial screening begins June 6, 2008.  Please apply immediately.  All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department on the Salem Campus.

Chemeketa Community College
Human Resources Department
PO Box 14007
Salem, OR 97309-7070
503.399.5009 (phone)
503.399.7810 (fax)

Other Information

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity institution, values diversity in its workforce, and is committed to affirmative action: we encourage minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply. It is the policy of Chemeketa Community College that discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or family relationships will not exist in any area, activity, or operation of the college. Chemeketa Community College is also a smoke-free/drug-free environment.

Federal regulations require that all documents submitted by applicants be retained by the college for a period of two years. No submitted materials will be returned and/or duplicated.

For further information, to request an application packet, or to request disability accommodation during the application process, contact the Human Resources Department at 503.399.5009. You may also e-mail requests to humanresources@chemeketa.edu. Our office is located in Building 2, Room 214, on the Salem Campus.

Updated May 30, 2008 by the Human ResourcesDepartment.