The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to serve as the Program Director for the online Healthcare Compliance Certificate Program (the “HCC program”). This is a part-time, regular position with 40% effort and benefits commensurate with that of a part-time, non-tenure stream faculty member. There are no educational benefits associated with this role.

Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree; at least three years’ legal and/or experience in the healthcare compliance field.

Recommended Qualifications: Prior teaching experience at the bachelor’s degree level or higher; familiarity with Canvas

Salary: $30,000, with additional compensation for course preparation and instruction in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Faculty Union.

The HCC Program is a 5-course, 15-credit graduate certificate program offered online by the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. The HCC program delivers a comprehensive exploration of healthcare compliance, including law, ethics, best practices, and effective compliance program development and management. The courses are developed and taught by compliance experts.

The director of the HCC program works closely with Pitt’s Center for Teaching and Learning course designers, the law school’s director of online programs, and the marketing organization for the law school’s online programs. The director is the face of the program for key stakeholders including students and potential students, their organizations, program alumni, program faculty, and the HCCA. The director advocates for the program, and for its students, faculty, and alumni.

Responsibilities

Student support:

Act as the main point of contact for organizations and potential students interested in the HCC program
Be the main point of contact for program students for all questions other than specific course related questions
Communicate regularly with students throughout the academic year
Oversee the application process and make decisions on admissions with guidance from faculty and administration when needed
Work with students when requested on resumes and job searches
Outreach to alumni for program purposes
Develop and provide support for students interested in sitting for professional certification exams

Faculty Support

Support HCC Online faculty members especially related to the online program systems, student issues, questions regarding content or technology
Coordinate the Capstone course, which is taught by a variety of instructors
Recruit new faculty when needed and manage the new faculty appointment process
Oversee the re-appointment of adjunct faculty, including payment amount and schedules
Hire teaching assistants when needed, and oversee teaching assistant use and time

Alumni Support

Maintain relationships with program alumni, through informative emails, job announcements, and newsletter
Work with alumni when requested on resumes and job searches
Develop and maintain data on students and alumni to track the scope and expertise of our cohorts, and to use in marketing
Ensure alumni have access and knowledge about special online events at the law school

Marketing Support

Work with an outside marketing company to develop and refine program offerings and marketing campaigns
Attend compliance conference events for recruiting purposes
Community outreach for recruiting purposes
Maintain relationship with HCCA, which accredits the HCC program through the Compliance Certification Board
Develop speaker events (which offer CLE and CEU credit) for recruiting purposes as well as for the benefit of students and alumni. Work with University of Pittsburgh alumni affairs, law school administration, marketing, and IT to ensure successful programs
Work with Compliance Certification Board (CCB) to obtain CEU credit for speaker events

Law-Instruction

Assignment Category

Part-time regular

Bargaining Unit Eligibility

This position may be bargaining unit eligible

Campus

Pittsburgh

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae

Optional Attachments

Teaching Statement, Teaching Evaluations, Sample Syllabi

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ADJUNCT FACULTY INSTRUCTOR - Program Director - Healthcare Compliance Online Certificate Program