Instructor - Health Information Technology - Full-time / On Campus

Description

UNOH Summary
The University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, Ohio, is a private, not-for-profit teaching university with a diverse population of approximately 3,000 students. The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, along with other specialized accreditors. We offer AAS, AAB, BS, and MBA degrees in unique programs for specialized careers.

Residents of Lima have access to many retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses within a city of approximately 40,000 residents. Lima is within driving distance of metropolitan cities such as Columbus, Chicago, Cleveland, Dayton, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Toledo.

For more information about the institution and programs, please visit www.unoh.edu.

Duties & Responsibilities
The individual will have primary instructional responsibilities teaching various courses in Health Information Technology at the associate degree level at our campus in Lima, Ohio. Courses include Health Information Systems, Legal and Ethical Aspects of HIT, Electronic Health Records, and Management of Health Information Systems. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM).

Courses taught on campus meet for 1.5-hour sessions throughout the day, as well as online courses. UNOH courses run on a quarterly basis throughout the entire year. Classes meet either Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday.

Full-time instructors teach 15 credit hours per quarter. Faculty participate in faculty meetings and advise students within the program. In addition to teaching excellence, faculty members are evaluated based on service to the community, service to the university, and professional/ scholarly activity.
Salary & Benefits
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Full benefits package available:

Twelve (12) paid holidays.

Up to six (6) paid personal days per year.

8-9 weeks of break throughout the calendar year

Up to six (6) weeks of paid medical leave at a regular base rate of pay – 100% employer-paid

$50,000 Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment policy – 100% employer-paid

403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% matching employer funds

Medical (HSA eligible), dental, vision, voluntary life/AD&D, LTD, accident, critical illness, & hospitalization benefits

Tuition waiver – also for spouse and children – 205 tuition credits toward traditional diploma, associate, and baccalaureate degrees

Employee Assistance Program for employee or household family members – 100% employer-paid

A professional development stipend is available, and annual instructor update training is provided.

Payroll direct deposit (multiple accounts available).

Use of UNOH ID to obtain discounts at local businesses.

Limaland Motorsports Park – Free Admission

Gym and Spa discount at UNOH Indoor Athletic Complex

Additional Information

The University of Northwestern Ohio is an EOE/AA/ADA and Title IX employer.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Requirements

Qualifications
Minimum:

Current RHIT or RHIA certification

Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics Preferred:

Previous teaching experience

Additional AHIMA certifications

Candidates with higher degrees and online teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be considered.

Application Materials Required
Please send these attachments to careers@unoh.edu. Subject line: Instructor - HIT

Cover Letter

Full Curriculum vitae

Statement of teaching philosophy

Unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework

Names and contact information of three professional references.

Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree earned are requested before or during the interview process. The finalist will be required to submit official transcripts once hired.

UNOH policy requires the finalist to authorize and pass a background check after receiving an offer of employment.

Expected Start Date
June 2024

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume to careers@unoh.edu.