Missouri Western State University

Job Description:

The School of Nursing and Health Professions/HIM Program is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member with expertise in health information management/health informatics and electronic health record systems to teach in a Health Information Management baccalaureate program beginning August 19’. This full-time position will also take the role of Health Information Management Program Coordinator. This is not a remote position. Responsibilities include classroom and online teaching, development and evaluation of curriculum, program assessment, use of computer simulation, development/supervision of professional practice experience sites, advising students, scholarship and professional development related to the teaching and practice of health informatics/information management; providing departmental/university support. Candidate will be responsible for maintaining, evaluating and assessing the program based on the CAHIIM accreditation requirements. Candidate will also be responsible for all university program assessment and reporting requirements.

Required:

Master’s degree in related field, RHIA certification, combination of education and experience in health informatics or health information management. Collegiate teaching experience.

Preferred:

Doctorate in related field, active membership in the American Health Information Management Association, and experience in online instruction. As a student-centered learning community, Missouri Western is dedicated to inclusion and the promotion of diversity as essential to our mission as a public university. This commitment contributes to transforming lives and demonstrates our values of freedom, respect and courage. The university encourages applications from individuals whose differing backgrounds, beliefs, ideas, and life experiences will further enrich the diversity of our educational community. Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the U.S. An appointment is not final until all documents are provided.

Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, full curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, 1-page statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness and contact information for at least 3 references sent electronically to: recruitment@missouriwestern.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. EOE