Healthcare Management 9/10 Month Tenure Track Faculty (Fall 2027)

Number of Positions: 1

School: School of Business

Department: Management & Entrepreneurial Studies

Pay Rate: Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.

Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference.

Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references.

A professional reference such as a previous or current co-worker may be used as one of the references.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Teach in the area of healthcare management according to college policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

A. Teaching

1. Teach in the area of competence according to college policy.
2. Apply theories and principles of learning to instruction.
3. Adapt instruction to the entry level knowledge and skills of students.
4. Recommend course and program changes to the academic department head when appropriate.
5. Develop class syllabi which meet college requirements and student needs. Make class syllabi available on the first day of classes.
6. Use alternative instructional strategies as necessary.
7. Inform students of special instructional resources located in the Libraries and/or the Academic Support Center.
8. Orient students to objectives and procedures before beginning instruction.
9. Establish and communicate clearly defined grading procedures and standards.
10. Give examinations and other types of evaluations necessary to determine student level of performance and understanding.
11. Consider the results of student perception surveys and student learning outcome assessments in revising and updating content, objectives, and instructional strategies.
12. Keep students aware of their progress in the course.
13. Perform record-keeping responsibilities related to teaching and advising.
14. Respond in a timely fashion to all reasonable deadlines.
15. Make reasonable classroom accommodations, course adjustments, and academic program modifications as necessary to provide opportunity for qualified students with disabilities who present current accommodation plans to effectively participate in the educational process pursuant to Pellissippi State Policies 03:11:01 Academic Standards and 04:07:00 Disability Services.

B. Service/Outreach

Non-classroom Student Interactions

1. Be knowledgeable of the college policies, procedures, and assistance available to students.
2. Post and be available during office hours. The purpose of office hours is for students to know specific times when they can communicate with a faculty member. Office hours may be held in-person, or online, as appropriate.
3. Hold conferences with students as needed.
4. Interact with students in meaningful ways outside the classroom setting. Such interactions could be, but are not limited to, the following: sponsoring a student club or activity; holding extra review sessions for students; mentoring; academic advising; tutoring; serving as student orientation leaders.

Faculty Service

1. Serve on committees and task forces as appointed by the president or academic school dean.
2. Use professional knowledge and skills to contribute to local and professional community activities whenever appropriate.
3. Attend faculty meetings as scheduled.
4. Contribute to the advancement of college goals through appropriate individual goals.
5. Participate in program or discipline level assessment.

Professional Development (Teaching and Discipline)

1. Participate in professional development related to pedagogy and to the faculty member’s discipline to remain informed and professionally involved.

Other objectives to be agreed upon by the faculty member and immediate supervisors in the development of personal, departmental, and divisional objectives.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.

JOB STANDARDS:

Minimum Faculty Qualifications

A master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours (or equivalent) in healthcare management courses is required.

Electronic health records and medical coding certification, training, or experience is preferred.

A minimum of two years of work experience in healthcare management, medical coding, or electronic medical records management is preferred.

Teaching experience, especially in a community college environment, is preferred.

Pellissippi State Community College recognizes that the ability to communicate effectively is an essential skill for all academic personnel to perform competently. To ensure that all faculty are proficient in oral and written English, the following requirements are to be used during the selection process to evaluate candidates:

1. Ability to speak and write English clearly;
2. Ability to understand written and spoken English; and
3. Ability to communicate effectively in an academic environment (for example, previous successful employment in an academic institution).

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE:

1. Competence in teaching healthcare management courses and topics at the college level.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
3. Interest and willingness to learn and teach via different delivery methods.
4. Flexibility and innovation in instruction.
5. Commitment to the mission and values of the College.

JOB LOCATION:

Pellissippi State Community College campuses, on-site, or dual enrollment sites.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.

Full-time Employment Benefits:

• Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
• Sick Leave Bank
• Longevity Pay
• Many opportunities for professional development

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy here.

For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at gtunderwood@pstcc.edu or 865-539-7354.

Pellissippi State Community College participates in the E-Verify program, a free, web-based system that electronically confirms the identity and employment eligibility of new hires. By using E-Verify, we ensure compliance with federal employment eligibility verification requirements and help maintain a legal workforce. For more information, visit the official E-Verify website here.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.

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