Adjunct Faculty - Health Information Management Early College
Location
Regional Hughesville Campus - 6170 Hughesville Station Pl., Hughesville, MD
Job Type
Adjunct Faculty
Job Number
ADJ - HIM EC
CSM Department
School of Health Sciences
CSM Division
Health Department
Opening Date
05/15/2026
Description
Benefits
Position Summary
Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich
community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a
two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges)
with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100
producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to
Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
The faculty member is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation,
and evaluation of instruction and related activities to promote student-
centered learning. The faculty member is responsible for performing assigned
duties during the day, evening, or weekend at the campus, center, or clinical
location to which the faculty member is assigned. This position is a day time
teaching position, classes are held between 8:30am and 1:30pm M-Th.
Reports to: Health Programs Chair
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
At a minimum, the faculty member must be able to perform the following
essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations:
Teaching Functions:
to plan, organize, and instruct courses in the day, evening, or on
weekends at the College of Southern Maryland campus, center, or clinical
location to which assigned;
to ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled; communicating all
absences and changes to course schedule to the Course or Program
Coordinator;
to keep active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and
stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects;
to plan each unit or lesson, both as to content and method, to make each
class meaningful;
to ensure that each program/class contains essential curricular
components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency;
to teach all classes according to an approved course syllabus and for the
required duration;
to study and utilize students' learning styles in each class in order to
facilitate the best teaching and learning situations;
to incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery as
appropriate;
to maximize the learning opportunities for each student;
to keep students informed and updated concerning course content,
requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
to keep students informed about their progress throughout the semester or
term through the prompt grading of papers and other work;
to demonstrate a genuine concern for each student through individual
student conferences, as needed.
Administrative Functions:
to file an appropriate course syllabus for each course taught with the
appropriate program coordinator and the HEA administrative assistant;
to ensure that each course section is web-enhanced;
to make use of available college online resources in (home page, syllabi
posting, grade book, etc.);
to make use of the college Group Wise email system for professional
communication with students, faculty, division chair, and other college
personnel with a response time of 48-72 hours
to keep Course or Program Coordinator informed of any student concerns or
conduct violations within 48 hours of the incident
to maintain accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance
records;
to conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in
accordance with college policy;
to submit academic reports and other documentation in a timely manner and
when appropriate;
to attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional
development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by
the President, Vice President, Associate Vice President, Division Chair,
Program Coordinator, or Course Coordinator;
to become thoroughly familiar with all college policies and procedures and
comply with all college policies and procedures;
to become familiar with the Faculty Handbook;
to convey college-related information to students in a timely manner as
requested by college officials.
Program Improvement:
to participate in program and curriculum review and development and
student learning outcomes assessment initiatives;
to recommend textbooks and other instructional materials including
classroom and laboratory equipment to the Course Coordinator, Program
Coordinator, Division Chair or designee;
to make suggestions to the Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator,
Division Chair, Associate Vice President or Vice President of Division of
Learning concerning the improvement of the curriculum in keeping with the
objectives of the college
Professional Development:
to keep informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction via
professional development activities, submitting continuing education
records to Program Coordinator and/or HEA Administrative Assistant;
Additional Duties:
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Training
Required Education and Experience:
Associate degree required. (Health Information Management, Health care
Administration, Health Informatics, Healthcare Management)
(3) years of relative experience
Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (Health Information Management, Health care
Administration, Health Informatics, Healthcare Management)
(5) years of experience
Licenses, Certifications, or Additional Requirements:
AHIMA credentials (RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P)
AAPC Credentials (CPC, COC, CPMA)
Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to promote a positive work experience for students after job
placement through follow up activities with students and employers.
Ability to resolve customer issues/problems in a manner that exceeds
client expectations.
Excellent verbal, written, and reporting communication skills.
Demonstrate excellent work ethic and integrity.
Ability to work autonomously and as a team member.
A good driving record is required as is maintenance of insurability under
the college's vehicle liability insurance program.
Must be able to teach Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 1:30pm
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is mostly sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of
force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.
General Employment Information
The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Background Checks
The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure
the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final
candidate for this position will be subject to the following background
checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.
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Employer
College of Southern Maryland
Address
8730 Mitchell Rd
La Plata, Maryland, 20646
Phone
301-934-7700
Website
https:// www. csmd.edu
