Category

Faculty-Health and Medical-Other Health & Medical

Description

Darton College seeks a Program Director for its Health Information Technology Program. The Allied Health Division includes Cardiovascular Technology, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Histologic Technology, Human Services Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Polysomnographic Technology, Psychiatric Technology and Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities of the position include:
•Reporting to the Chair of the Allied Health Division
•Active participation in the implementation and growth of the program in compliance with current accreditation requirements.
•Teaching classes and directs clinical experiences and growth.
•Ongoing program evaluation and accreditation.
•Recruitment of students and additional faculty.
•Academic advising, serving on college committees, assisting with division’s community activities.
•Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s required; master’s preferred.
•Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA.)
•Must have 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours in the discipline.
•Demonstrated competence in administration, curriculum development and evaluation, service, and teaching.
•Willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to teaching.
•Minimum of four years teaching experience preferred.
•A firm commitment to the teaching-learning process in the two-year community college is required.

Contract Provisions:
•Twelve-month, tenure-track position.
•Position is available June 1, 2010.
•Academic rank and salary commensurate with education and experience.
•Faculty receive all benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including hospital and major medical insurance, group life insurance, a retirement plan, Social Security, liability insurance, and Workman’s Compensation.

A complete application must include:
•A current vitae/resume.
•A letter of application addressing the above responsibilities and qualifications, plus statements reflecting the applicant’s commitment to the two-year community college.
•Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references.
•Unofficial transcripts of all college work. (Official transcripts with college/university seal will be required prior to employment.)
•Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Address all inquiries, nominations, and applications to:                
Personnel Office
Darton College
2400 Gillionville Road
Albany. GA 31707-3098

email   gulma.heflin@darton.edu

www.darton.edu    Job Opportunities         
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