Instructor - MBC (Medical Billing & Coding)

Job Summary Instructors are responsible for the delivery of educational materials by utilizing sound educational practices focused on the successful academic development of each student. Instructors utilize the educational experience as a vehicle for the development of knowledge and skills of the student’s chosen field in order to help students achieve their educational and career goals. Instructors promote an engaging, dynamic, and student‑centered environment, providing support, tutoring and other assistance as needed. Instructors lead by example, modeling professional behavior centered on ethical conduct with focus on the Ancora Education Mission and Core Values. Key Responsibilities Utilize classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaged educational experience to students. Guarantee that students are presented with the material to successfully meet the learning objectives of each course within a student’s program of study. Ensure that instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, properly maintained, and in working order. Participate in ongoing faculty assessment and professional development activities to ensure an active, engaged, and up‑to‑date classroom experience for all students; maintain required certification and licensure. Actively participate in meetings, review and analyze assessment data, compile reports, and meet academic and administrative deadlines. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory body guidelines, along with internal company policies. Other duties as assigned. Experience and Education Required Where required, must have an active certification or licensure. Non‑Degree and Occupational Associate Degrees technical/occupational courses: a minimum of three (3) years’ practical work experience in the field of instruction. Academic Associate or Bachelor’s Degree technical/occupational courses: minimum four (4) years’ practical work experience in the field of instruction and possess a related degree at least at the same level as the course being taught. All online faculty must have a master’s degree in the content area or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 semester/24 quarter graduate credit hours in the content area. Exceptional cases: eight (8) years’ practical work experience possibly substituted for practical work experience and justified by the campus. General Education courses: master’s degree with appropriate academic coursework and preparation in the subject area(s) taught – 18 semester hours of coursework at any credential level in the subject. Some states required 18 semester hours at the master’s level. Prior to beginning to teach, instructors either need to have documented prior teaching experience or complete the new instructor training. Demonstration of the highest levels of integrity and professionalism in all aspects, including appearance, demeanor, and attitude. Solid computer software skills, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers. Ability to work in an observation/coaching style environment. Capability to prioritize, accept responsibility, and work within deadlines. Superior organizational and problem‑resolution skills. Demonstrated commitment to customer service. Ability to qualify as an instructor per institutional and accreditation standards. Experience and Education Preferred Previous experience teaching in a proprietary education setting. Knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation regulations applicable to the proprietary education industry. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Ancora Education is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, disability, or any other protected status as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr