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SalaryOnline Adjunct - Medical Billing & Coding Instructor
Job description
Laurel Business & Technical Institute is seeking a Health Information Technology (HIT) Online Adjunct Instructor responsible for teaching contracted course(s) in accordance with Laurel curriculum requirements and meeting Laurel Standards for student attendance and student passing rate An Online Adjunct Instructor is responsible for teaching contracted course(s) in accordance with Laurel curriculum requirements and meeting Laurel Standards for student attendance and student passing rate.
An Online Adjunct Instructor is contracted to teach and facilitate a meaningful learning experience of the course competencies in the curriculum, proactively supporting all facets of Laurel’s mission. An Online Adjunct Instructor is responsible for fostering and encouraging an online culture of learning through appropriate distance delivery mechanisms.
Laurel Business/Technical Institute offers Certificates, Diplomas, and Associate’s degrees and specializes in allied health, business and applied technology programs. The school is licensed by the state of PA, approved by the Department of Education, and accredited by ACCSC.
EXPECTATIONS
- Prepare for teaching online by creating weekly lesson plans that are driven by the course and program objectives. Additionally, providing an online classroom that includes a balance of teacher and student-centered instructional strategies as well as assessments (formative and/or summative)
- Prepare for class starts by organizing student material (including updating appropriate due dates) and texts in the online classroom.
- Follow approved lesson/unit plans provided by the College
- Organize and present subject matter in a meaningful way to students
- Prepare all lecture materials following provided lesson/unit plans in advance of class presentation
- Teach assigned course(s)
- Follow approved curriculum/course outline with relevant and meaningful instructional supplements which further enhance the learning experience for students
- Present material in an engaging and positive fashion. Use multiple sources of data to inform instructional decisions and efforts toward effective preparation of students
- Maintain an online classroom environment conducive to learning
- Respond to student communication within 24 hours
- Post interactive responses to student discussion posts within the LMS within 24 hours
- Grade all assignments submitted by students within 5 days of the due date.
- Maintain a cheerful, enthusiastic, positive attitude
- Communicate regularly with students to celebrate successes, address academic and attendance concerns and to provide constructive and robust feedback related to assignments and course objectives in a timely manner
- Evaluate student progress
- Advise students on progress at mid-term and term end with documentation.
- Evaluate students on professionalism
- Tutor students as needed
- Supplement student material when needed with approval from the Director of Distance Education
- Refer students to the Director of DE Student Services if additional advising is necessary
- Keep accurate and timely records
- Maintain student records and grades
- Post records through student management system (i.e Canvas)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s Degree from nationally or regionally accredited institution, in discipline of course
- MBA's preferred
- Three years relevant professional experience required
- Two years of previous online teaching preferred
- Experience with Canvas LMS preferred
- Successful completion of the Laurel Online Facilitator Training course.
- Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others.
- Must be able to read and follow lesson plans or guides, present educational information to participants in a clear fashion, address questions or concerns and utilize effective training/instructional methods to reinforce learning.
Access to personal computer, broadband Internet services, and other hardware/software as determined by the Director of Distance Education.
Job Type: Part-time
“We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work setting:
- Remote
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- LMS: 1 year (Preferred)
- Healthcare: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
