Faculty – BAS Health Information Management (HIM)

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Salary: $74,473.00 – $116,752.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Faculty Tenure Track
Job Number: 03-2026-R5
Closing: 4/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Department: Health Information Technologies

Basic Functions

Santa Barbara City College is seeking a full-time, tenure track faculty member position in the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Health Information Management (HIM) Program to start in Fall 2026. Faculty members are responsible for instruction, curriculum design, student mentorship, shared governance participation, and maintaining strong connections with healthcare industry partners to ensure program relevance and workforce alignment. In 2009, SBCC was designated as an Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting our responsibility to support and serve the needs of our Latina/o/x students. Moreover, given our overall student population, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to join a department that is dedicated to the use of curriculum and pedagogy that shares SBCC’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse post-traditional student population.

This position provides leadership in delivering high-quality instruction, advancing curriculum development, and supporting accreditation and program growth aligned with workforce needs in healthcare data management, health informatics, and information governance.

The successful candidate will teach upper-division and lower-division coursework, participate in program coordination, support accreditation requirements through the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), and contribute to the advancement of the college’s mission to promote student success, workforce development, and equitable access to higher education.

SALARY & PERSONNEL BENEFITS:

The current salary schedule range for an entering tenure-track faculty member is $74,473 – $116,752 with a PhD bonus of $3,723.65. Depending on the entry step, the faculty member advances one-step each year and has the potential to reach the current maximum step of $148,626, depending on the educational level attained. Starting salary is commensurate with academic preparation and full-time related, paid experience. In addition to salary, each full-time employee participates in a “cafeteria style” health and welfare benefits program.

Representative Duties

Representative Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction and Curriculum Development

  • Teach lower-division and upper-division courses in the BAS Health Information Management program, including but not limited to:
    • Health Informatics
    • Healthcare Data Analytics
    • Clinical Coding and Classification Systems
    • Health Information Governance
    • Healthcare Compliance and Privacy
    • Electronic Health Records Systems
    • Healthcare Quality and Performance Improvement
    • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Deliver instruction through online, and technology-enhanced formats.
  • Develop and maintain curriculum aligned with industry standards and professional competencies.
  • Design instructional materials and learning activities that promote critical thinking, problem solving, and professional skills.
  • Evaluate student learning outcomes and implement instructional improvements to support student success.

Primary faculty duties include teaching and curriculum development while fostering an environment that encourages discussion, engagement, and the exchange of ideas.

Program Leadership and CAHIIM Accreditation Support

The faculty member will contribute to maintaining and advancing CAHIIM program accreditation and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and competencies.

Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting CAHIIM accreditation reporting and compliance
  • Participating in program assessment and continuous improvement processes
  • Developing and maintaining program learning outcomes aligned with CAHIIM competencies
  • Assisting with program review, assessment reporting, and accreditation documentation
  • Coordinating clinical or applied learning opportunities where applicable
  • Supporting advisory board development and industry engagement
  • Monitoring curriculum alignment with evolving healthcare regulations, data standards, and professional practice expectations

Student Support and Mentorship

  • Advise students regarding academic planning and career pathways in health information management.
  • Provide mentoring and academic support to promote student retention, completion, and transfer or employment outcomes.
  • Maintain regular communication with students and provide feedback consistent with college policies.
  • Support student engagement through internships, experiential learning, and career preparation activities.

Industry Engagement and Workforce Development

  • Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations, health systems, insurance providers, and health technology companies.
  • Support internship placement, applied learning opportunities, and workforce training initiatives.
  • Collaborate with regional healthcare industry partners to ensure program relevance and responsiveness to labor market needs.
  • Participate in advisory board activities and workforce development initiatives.

Institutional Service and Shared Governance

  • Participate in departmental meetings and college committees.
  • Contribute to program review, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
  • Support student learning outcomes assessment and improvement processes.
  • Engage in professional development to maintain current knowledge in health information management and healthcare technology.

Faculty responsibilities also include maintaining professional conduct, accurate academic records, and adherence to institutional policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications –

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for faculty in Health Information Technology as established by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors:

  • Any Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution related to Health Information Technology or Health Information Management; OR
  • Any Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution AND two (2) years of professional experience in Health Information Technology or Health Information Management; OR
  • Equivalent education and professional experience.

AND

  • Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts DOES NOT EXACTLY MATCH one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications listed above, you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application. Those documents include a completed SBCC Equivalency Crosswalk (Download PDF reader), and a narrative synopsis of your educational background justifying equivalency.

Required Licenses or Certifications

  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) OR
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

  • Master’s degree or higher in:
    • Health Information Management
    • Health Informatics
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Public Health
    • Data Analytics
    • or related field
  • Experience teaching in bachelor-level or upper-division courses
  • Experience teaching in online or hybrid learning environments
  • Experience working with CAHIIM-accredited programs
  • Knowledge of:
    • Electronic Health Record systems
    • Clinical coding systems (ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS)
    • Healthcare data governance and analytics
    • Health information privacy and security regulations
    • Revenue cycle management
  • Experience integrating healthcare data analytics, AI, and digital health technologies into instruction
  • Experience with student learning outcomes and program assessment
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with industry partners

Knowledge and Abilities

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

(The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)

1. Online District Application form at https://www.sbcc.edu/employment/career_opportunities.php

2. Cover letter addressing the applicant’s experience and the desirable qualifications listed in this announcement.

3. CV or Resume.

4. Within the online application provide supplemental responses describing examples of the characteristics most closely aligned with your personal and/or professional commitments and experiences. Your responses must be complete and not refer to any other part of your application.

5. Copy of an unofficial college/university transcript, which verifies minimum qualifications. Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was conferred or the degree will not be considered for the purpose of determining if you meet minimum qualifications. If the qualifying degree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degree before you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that state the title of the degree you are working toward obtaining and indicate the anticipated completion date in your response to the associated supplemental question provided during the application process. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Instructors will not be allowed to start working until official transcripts have been received.

6. If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement in the “Documents Needed To Apply” section entitled “Equivalency” in the online application. The statement presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g. transcripts, publications, other documents. Instructions for Completing Equivalency Documentation (Download PDF reader).

7. Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an official USA certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to the online application. NOTE: If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of

the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. To search for institutions that are recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education, visit http://www.chea.org/search/search.asp or http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx. For a list of recognized organizations providing transcript evaluation services, visit http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

8. Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment. Please do not submit reference letters within your online application. Within the online application, there is a required section to list three professional references; a maximum of six references may be submitted. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance

Additional Instructions

If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via https://www.sbcc.edu/employment/ by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate the education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. “See Resume” is not acceptable.

If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically.

Please note: After your application has been submitted, you may sign-in to view its status – https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc/transferjobs

Selection Procedure:

The selection committee, who will recommend candidates for personal interviews at SBCC, will initially review online applications. A teaching demonstration will be required for selected applicants. After the initial interviews have been conducted, the committee will recommend the top candidates to the Superintendent/President for a final interview. The successful candidate’s name will then be presented to the Board of Trustees for final approval and authorization to hire.

Please Note: Santa Barbara City College regrets that applicants cannot be reimbursed for expenses related to the application or interview process, including travel expenses.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:

If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

General Requirements to be submitted Upon Offer of Employment:

  • Satisfactory fingerprint report and a completed tuberculosis risk assessment.
  • Documentation verifying identity and United States citizenship or authorization that you have the right to work in the United States permanently and do not now or in the future require sponsorship by Santa Barbara City College or other hiring institutions.
  • Official transcripts conferring college degrees indicated on the employment application.