Adjunct Faculty, Medical Coding CTE-CE

Commitment to Mission At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration. Through our One LSC Philosophy , we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium. This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals: Opportunity through financial resilience Leading in academic excellence Strength in culture and talent development Connections through bridges of prosperity Great Colleges to Work For Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered. Qualities of Excellence As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are self-accountable to being respectful to others through clear and professional communication. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry. Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence: Student Invested Content Expert Pedagogically Excellent Institutionally Dedicated Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College-CyFair With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two‑year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step. Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu . Located in suburban northwest Houston, in the heart of the Cy‑Fair Community, Lone Star College‑CyFair offers a full range of programs, including unique offerings in fire science technology, logistics management, and sonography. Since opening its award‑winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth, supporting an exciting learning environment that combines state‑of‑the‑art technology with active, collaborative learning. The address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433. All applicants must reside in Texas. Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning. CE Adjunct faculty are hired in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year‑round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. Adjunct (part‑time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Teaches Medical Coding courses at a variety of times and locations Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material to real world examples Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner Prepares a course syllabus for each course and develops lesson plans for each class, following established institutional guidelines Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods Conducts formal and informal evaluations of students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives. Informs students in a timely manner of their progress Maintains professional relationship with students, colleagues, and the community Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations, as required. Responds to all LSC communications in a timely manner Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Mastery of course content Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills Commitment to diversity; ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent with three years of recent experience working in the field of medical coding or equivalent combination of industry and formal teaching experience Current certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) such as CPA, CCS, CPC, or comparable certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

ICD‑10 Training Current American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or comparable certification Salary $56.55 per contact hour. Benefits Marketing Statement By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more. All applicants must reside in Texas. Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E‑Verify program is available at #J-18808-Ljbffr Lone Star College