Unclassified Employment Opportunities

Position: Program Chair/Instructor—Health Sciences (Medical Office Management, Medical Billing and Coding, and Patient Care Technician)
Department: Nursing and Allied Health - Health Sciences
Reports to: Dean of Nursing and Allied Health

Position Summary
The Program Chair/Instructor – Health Sciences is a full-time, 9-month faculty position with a one-month summer stipend. The Chair provides academic leadership and instructional support for the Medical Office Management, Medical Billing and Coding, and Patient Care Technician programs. This role includes teaching, curriculum oversight, faculty coordination, student advising, and ensuring program compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Advising:

  • Teach 12 hours each fall and spring semester.
  • Assist program students with academic advising, course selection and career-related advice.

Supervisory / Management:

  • Provide immediate supervision and leadership for faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff.
  • Attend standing training meetings to learn and understand Program Chair expectations and requirements.
  • Facilitate and complete required program accreditation and endorsements.
  • Work with faculty to ensure programs meet regulatory and/or accrediting body compliance.
  • Request needed equipment and supplies for instructional programs and responsible for setting up equipment in instructional setting and oversight of all equipment used.
  • Responsible for ordering program textbooks each semester.
  • Review and recommend changes to student course fees.
  • Conduct program faculty evaluations.
  • Actively participate in interview and selection processes for new full-time and adjunct program faculty.
  • Adhere to operational deadlines published on College Academic Calendar and Administrative Calendar.

Curriculum Development and Management:

  • Develop and recommend new courses and programs of study when the need arises.
  • Responsible for reviewing and submitting changes of curriculum and courses related to the program.
  • Work with program faculty, other chairs, and deans to schedule program – specific courses and consult with other departments and programs on scheduling of shared and related course.
  • Responsible for reviewing college catalog and submitting changes or updates for program.
  • Responsible for SACSCOC assessment, including program assessments and learning outcomes and other related SACSCOC requirements. Program viability must be evaluated annually using the Program Health Index (PHI) and the assessment process.

Engagement Activities:

  • Participate in registration and recruiting events.
  • Actively participate in one College committees per academic year.
  • Attend the LCTCS annual conference.
  • Manage Program Advisory Board(s), including scheduling meetings, creating agendas, and selection of board, with a minimum of two meetings per academic year.
  • Track and maintain program-related business and industry partners to LCTCS guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education/Certification/Licensure:

  • Associate degree in Medical Office Management, Patient Care Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, or Public Health.
  • Certification or licensure relevant to the field of study.

Required Experience:

  • Three (3) years of professional experience in the field.
  • One (1) year of higher education teaching experience (Supervisory or training experience may substitute for the teaching requirement).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Positive attitude, energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Self-motivated with strong follow-up skills.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across departments and organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education:

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in a field related to the programs overseen.
  • Registered Nurse (RN).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience with program assessment, accreditation standards, and faculty coordination.
  • Familiarity with community college teaching and student advising practices.

Application Process

To apply, send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references to: [email protected] (put Program Chair/Instructor – Health Sciences in the subject line)

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The committee will begin the review of applications immediately. All applications are confidential, and any references provided will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant.

All new hires are subject to a criminal background check, in accordance with Nunez Policy 6.036.

Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for further review.

Nunez is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nunez is also a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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As an executive branch state agency, Nunez Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information, visit the Office of the State ADA Coordinator’s website.