Position Title - Health Information Technology Adjunct Faculty- Fall Semester 2026
Campus - Plainfield
Department - Health Information Technology
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct - Adjunct
Exempt or Non-Exempt - Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant - Regular
General Description - The faculty member will be responsible for teaching courses as assigned and must demonstrate a willingness to teach in-person classes, as well as be certified to teach online courses. As part of the hiring process, faculty members are required to present their I-9 documents in person for verification. This step is necessary to comply with employment eligibility requirements.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities - • Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible. • Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures, and national perspectives into courses. • Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible. • Meets all scheduled class meetings. • Advises Division Dean of absences in a timely manner. • Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean or Student Records Office. • Submits grades per published deadline. • Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning. • Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes. • Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention. • Adheres to College policies and procedures.
Education Requirements - • Master's Degree in discipline required • Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) • Official college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview.
Experience - • Teaching experience at the community college level preferred.
Competencies and Skills Required - • Certification or license as needed and appropriate. • Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates. • Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques. • Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum. • Knowledge of competency-based education. • Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students. • Fundamental competency in the use of information technology. • Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes. • Commitment to continual professional growth and development. • Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.
Physical Demands and Work Environment - • This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • No or very limited exposure to physical risk. • Some travel required.
Salary - Per Contract
Additional Information - UCNJUnion College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. UCNJUnion College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
Terms of Employment - Part-time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off-campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.