"Lecturer (Lab Assistant-Semester) in Health Information Management and Systems"

Position Overview

The Ohio State University’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences invites applications for a temporary faculty member within our Health Sciences and Health Information Systems division at the Lecturer rank. The primary responsibility of this position is the preparation and instruction of 1 credit of HIMS 5655: Health Care Data Base Administration, assisting the primary instructor. Teaching will take place during autumn semester 2025 (August 26 – December 18, 2025). Teaching will occur with students in the lab. The work assignments will be based on the curriculum of the accredited program and the teaching needs of the Division. This is an associated faculty position, non-tenure.

Performance Objectives

• Present course material in conjunction with the primary instructor.
• Be present in the lab to assist students with course assignments.
• Meet regularly with the primary instructor, Program Director, Division Director, students if needed, and other parties as required.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Conduct online sessions with students, if needed, via CarmenZoom.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Desired: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential. Experience in management in Health Information Management, training, and mentoring direct reports in various positions in Health Information Management. Master’s Degree; teaching experience including a record of intentional teaching practice including (a) creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all learners, (b) using new techniques, activities and types of learning, (c) promoting open-minded exploration.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include: Required: Cover letter (include a summary of your CV that highlights your key accomplishments, skills, and qualifications that match the job posting), Curriculum Vita (CV), Statement of Teaching and Mentoring (include the impact and influence of your scholarship and disciplinary context on your teaching, and the teaching goals you have for yourself and for your students and how your teaching enacts these beliefs and goals).

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Medicine

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University is a nationally recognized leader in the education of health and providers in the areas of athletic training, health information management, medical dietetics, medical laboratory science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and radiologic sciences and therapy. Graduates of these programs are leaders in their fields who use their knowledge of advanced techniques and technology to deliver quality patient care.

Division of Health Information Management

The Health Information Management and Systems program teaches students aspects of business and healthcare, focusing on the use, integrity, availability and privacy of healthcare data. Health information management and systems (HIMS) professionals are the experts who focus on the use, integrity, availability and privacy of health information to facilitate real-time health care delivery and make critical health related decisions for multiple purposes such as finance, law, research, and strategic planning across many types of organizations and disciplines.