Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States.  Santa Fe College is a comprehensive public college that offers a range of Bachelor’s degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree options, as well as certificate and non-degree programs.  Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity. A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live.    

Compensation: Salary of $788 per credit hours as per the SF Salary Schedule. Limited to teaching no more than 12 credit hours or equivalent per semester.

Santa Fe College accepts applications for adjunct assistant professors on a continuous basis. However, it does not necessarily imply there are immediate openings. Please inquire with the department in which you are applying, for current vacancy opportunities and the status of your application.

The Health Information Technology (HIT) Program is looking for adjunct instructors to teach Health Information Technology and Informatics Courses.

Faculty may be assigned to SF’s main Northwest campus or housed at any of the College’s six educational centers. Candidates must have the flexibility to teach at any one of these different sites and at different times throughout the academic year.  Additionally, course offerings may be taught during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats.

• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in health information management, data analysis and technology.
• Teach in both the live classroom and on-line environments, including instruction via Learning Management Systems.
• Provide appropriate virtual/in classroom management by providing guidance with issues of student performance, classroom behaviors, and work in a constructive manner to ensure student success and student retention department/program goals.
• Provide appropriate virtual/in classroom management by preparing course outlines, lesson plans, quizzes and exams, grading, taking class roll, and input on textbook selection.
• Develop, manage and assess student, course, and program learning outcomes.
• Promote quality rigorous instruction and engagement, curriculum enhancement, student success/learning, student retention, and faculty scholarship.
• Collaborate with other faculty and staff in the department and College to develop, evaluate, and revise curriculum to help ensure mastery of material.
• Collaborate with lead faculty in developing and implementing technology-based instructional components for all assigned classes in accordance to accreditation/state framework requirements.
• Collaborate with the Director/lead faculty, department faculty and staff, and other College officials in implementing College/program policies, objectives, program standards and functions in accordance with the College’s/program’s mission, vision, and goals.
• Demonstrate ability to cooperate in a team setting.
• Strictly honor the privacy, security and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies and procedures.
• Work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, including online.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Academic Chair, Business Programs

Required: The applicant must have an AS degree or four-year degree as applicable in a qualifying field AND a current credential (recognized AHIMA credential such as Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA).  Qualifying fields would include: any recognized academic major in Health Sciences such as Health Information Management, Health Information Technician, Medical Records Administrator, Informatics or IT, data analytics.  

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: Experience in online teaching. Real-world experience from which examples and lessons for classroom discussions can be drawn. Commitment to students and excellence in undergraduate education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

Application Process:  All applicants must submit and online SF Employment Application, submit an up-to-date resume, letter of intent, three (3) letters of recommendation, philosophy of teaching at a learning centered institution, as well as college transcripts through the job portal to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts will only be accepted for review purposes. Candidates should be aware that official transcripts will be required prior to any offer of employment being made. Official transcripts for purposes of employment are defined as those sent directly from the awarding institution to an agent of Santa Fe.

All submitted materials will be routed to and reviewed by the following job contact:

Julie Shay, MBA-HIN, RHIA

Santa Fe College,

3000 NW 83^rd St., M0142

Gainesville, FL 32606

julie.shay@sfcollege.edu