First-Year Experience and Billing/Reimbursement, Assistant Professor

Opportunity: 

Our mission as DeVry University faculty members is to facilitate dynamic learning environments that foster intellectual curiosity, academic integrity, and critical thinking skills, preparing our students to become lifelong learners and leaders in their chosen career fields and communities. 

• DeVry University faculty are dedicated to their students and exhibit exceptional student CARE. 
• DeVry University faculty are proficient in all learning modalities and fully embrace  DeVry University's Academic Philosophy and Instructional Model. 
• Our faculty are role models for our University TEACH values and foster a culture of CARE consistent with our University mission, vision, and purpose. 

Responsibilities: 

• Teaching and Academic Support
• Excellent delivery of courses (30 - 36 credit hours per fiscal year) across any/all modalities. 
• Advising and mentoring of students. 
• University Service
• Contribute to the University development via the following activities: 
• Engage in course development (4-5 courses per fiscal year) and assessment support. 
• Advising and mentoring of Visiting Professors. 
• Engagement and support for group programs and initiatives. 

• Professional Development
  • Contribute one's professional development via the following activities: 
    • Engage in scholarly activity, including keeping up to date in one’s field of study. 

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in field being taught or master’s degree in related field with 18 graduate hours in field being taught. 
  • Please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts (graduate level and above) with your application.
• Three to five years of healthcare industry experience appropriate to the course subject matter.
• Three to five years revenue cycle management and medical billing industry experience.
• Two years previous teaching experience in the online environment.
• Qualifying credentials must be awarded by an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Administration, or by an international institution determined to hold equivalent accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• All Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent. 
• Five years previous online teaching experience preferred.
• Three to five years of healthcare industry experience related to:
• Electronic health records
• Data management
• Clinical documentation improvement
• Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (CDIP) credential from AHIMA
• Credentialing in any of the following Billing/Reimbursement/Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) certifications:
• AAPC - Revenue Cycle Management Specialist (RCMS)
• AAPC - Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
• AIHC - Certified Outpatient Revenue Cycle Manager (CORCM)
• AHIMA-Approved Revenue Cycle Trainer with AHIMA

Competencies: 

• Dealing with Ambiguity 
• Managing Diversity 
• Integrity and Trust 
• Functional/Technical Skills 
• Understanding Others 
• Conflict Management 
• Approachability 
• Creativity 
• Motivating Others 
• Composure
• Efficient Time Management 
• Effective Communication