​​​Health Information Technology Instructor/Program Director​​ (1330 hours/year) @ Northwood Tech New Richmond Campus

About the Role

Northwood Technical College is seeking a full‑time Health Information Technology Instructor/Program Director for the HIT program at the New Richmond Campus. The position includes instructional duties and program‑director responsibilities, and may be fully online/remote.

Responsibilities

• Organize, administer, continuously review, plan, develop, and ensure the overall effectiveness of the Health Information Technology (HIT) program.
• Develop and continually revise curriculum, including Employability Essentials and technical content, to meet industry and regulatory standards.
• Plan instruction by creating syllabi, learning plans, and assessment strategies.
• Deliver, assess, and adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of students using a variety of instructional strategies.
• Promote a culture of student success, implement strategies to enhance learner persistence, and utilize student support services for multi‑generational learners.
• Create performance‑based assessment plans, employ formative and summative assessments, communicate results promptly, and use assessment data to improve instruction.
• Demonstrate professional behaviors that support teaching and learning and manage the learning environment effectively.
• Identify exit learning outcomes and external standards; develop competencies, learning objectives, and a quality‑review process for curriculum validation.
• Utilize data‑analysis tools to inform decision‑making about teaching and learning processes.
• Assess effectiveness in embracing diversity, create inclusive learning environments, and provide reasonable accommodations.
• Collaborate with student services for selection, admission, enrollment, program orientation, and student counseling.
• Manage and administer the HIT program, serving as lead for program coordination, strategic planning, evaluation, and maintaining CAHIIM accreditation.
• Work with the Dean and Associate Dean of Health Sciences to schedule courses, recommend curriculum assignments, plan and manage program budgets (including supplies and equipment), and participate in faculty hiring, orientation, and coaching.
• Supervise and onboard part‑time HIT/MCS faculty; approve staff development opportunities for full‑ and part‑time faculty.
• Assume a leadership role in assessing instructional effectiveness of the HIT/MCS program.
• Serve as lead faculty member for marketing and promoting the HIT/MCS program.
• Advise program students and participate in Advisory Committee meetings.
• Attend state, national, and accrediting‑body meetings/conferences as needed.
• Participate in professional organizations related to the program area.
• Establish and maintain professional practice experience (PPE) sites and place students in those sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health information technology or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two years (4,000 hours) related occupational experience (e.g., Director of Medical Records, Certified Procedural Coder, Certified Coding Specialist), with at least one year (2,000 hours) within the past five years.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• Ability to obtain a driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with college policy.
• Preferred: Master’s degree.
• Preferred: Previous teaching experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Wisconsin Retirement System 403(b)/457(b) retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid leave (through 10/12/2026).

Pay

Salary: $68,495 per year (Faculty Grade B, FY27).

Schedule

Full‑time position with assigned instructional hours.