Urgently Require Assistant / Associate Professor - Health Informatics in Denton, TX
Job title: Assistant / Associate Professor - Health Informatics
Company: University of North Texas
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Posting Title Assistant / Associate Professor - Health Informatics
Department UNT-Information Science-133310
College/School College of Information
Job Location Denton
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible
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Department Summary
The Department of Information Science, one of three departments in the College of Information, promotes the understanding of, access to, and use of data and information through teaching, research and service activities. The Department prepares data and information professionals of the highest quality to serve in dynamic roles locally, nationally, and globally. Faculty members measure their success by the quality of their teaching, scholarly productivity, engagement in the profession, and the quality of their students' intellectual contributions and service to the profession and society.
The American Library Association has accredited the Department's master's program in library and information sciences continuously since 1965. The Department offers two bachelor's degrees, three master's degrees, post-master's certificates, and a doctoral degree in information science. Detailed information about the department can be found at https://informationscience.unt.edu/.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with Hispanic Serving Institutions/Minority Serving Institutions and/or who speak additional languages, such as Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Summary
The Department of Information Science at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor positions in Health Informatics to begin in Spring 2024. We are seeking excellent candidates with a background in current or emerging areas of health informatics and/or health information systems. Some areas of interest are: clinical informatics, ontology development and management, bioinformatics, and imaging informatics.
The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate as well as graduate (master's and doctoral) courses, conduct collaborative, interdisciplinary research, and provide service in an academic position with emphasis in Health Informatics. The candidate must demonstrate a record of research accomplishments and have the ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities. They are expected to work closely with doctoral students and to serve on dissertation committees.
This is a nine month, full-time, tenure-track position. We seek candidates who will provide inspiration and leadership in research and teaching, who can leverage the strengths of the department's dynamic faculty and programs, and who will build collaborative relationships in the University and profession.
We anticipate several openings in the Spring of 2024. As openings arise, we will actively source candidates from this applicant pool.
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum requirement for appointment is an earned doctorate in Health Informatics, Information Science, or other related fields at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have evidence of effective teaching, research, and scholarship in Health Informatics or health information related areas. Previous experience in health-related settings is preferred.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Physical Requirements Ability to communicate
Area of Specialty clinical informatics, ontology development and management, bioinformatics, and imaging informatics.
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
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The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
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