Job Details
Job Title: Assistant Professor - Health Informatics & Administration
Location: UNG - Online
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 299776
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from…
certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia's College of Health & Wellness is seeking applications of for a Tenured Track, Assistant Professor of Health Informatics & Administration. The Department of Health Administration currently is offering the Assistant Professor position for the Health Informatics & Administration online degree programs offered by UNG. Ideal candidates will have a teaching and professional background in healthcare informatics or related fields. Candidate will reside within reasonable driving distance of the University of North Georgia Dahlonega campus and be available for required on-campus activities.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.
Responsibilities
- The Assistant Professor will provide online instruction in health informatics & administration, develop and maintain course offerings in health informatics & administration; and provide assistance in additional health administration program development.
- Establish and/or continue a research agenda in healthcare informatics and/or interdisciplinary healthcare.
- This position includes expectations for teaching, scholarship and service.
- Advise and mentor students in program completion, career counseling, and research or internships.
- Regular on-campus participation is expected multiple times throughout the academic year to support teaching, scholarship, service, governance, student engagement, and departmental initiatives.
- Performing additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Terminal degree in healthcare informatics or related field.
- Professional experience in healthcare informatics or related field.
- Ability to articulate a plan for establishment of a line of research in health informatics & administration.
- Teaching experience, specifically online teaching.
- Experience in healthcare informatics in a clinical setting.
- Experience in online teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to the state of Georgia.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
- Contact information for three professional references
