Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty - Master of Science in Health Informatics & Analytics (REMOTE)

Position Summary:

The Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty position is a part-time, temporary adjunct employment opportunity. The Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty member performs duties relating to online instruction including but not limited to posting faculty guidance and expectations, participating in classroom discussing boards, grading assignments, and promptly responding to student inquiries. This is an online adjunct teaching position, and other duties may be assigned according to experience and qualifications.

The Master of Science in Health Informatics & Analytics online Associate Faculty position is an adjunct position in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Faculty are expected to have both practical applications experience in the health informatics field and meet required minimum educational requirements. Faculty are encouraged to share their practical work experience in the class to provide real work lived experiences and expertise in the health informatics field.

Essential Job Duties:

• Emphasize a student-centered learning environment through active engagement




• Collaborate within the University community to ensure a positive overall experience for all University students, including the following: the Office of Access and Wellness to holistically support student success in the classroom by implementing university-approved accommodations, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to foster professional growth as it relates to successful teaching for the UAGC student population, and the Student Records department to maintain timely and accurate student records.




• Adhere to all faculty requirements such as facilitating and engaging in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments and discussions, and responding to student inquiries in a timely manner




• One professional development session is required to be completed per course taught. Examples are synchronous faculty development opportunities, webinars, course development feedback, etc.




• Establish Relationships: Creatively use available tools and strategies to enhance relationships, create a community of learners willing to take risks and actively engage with one another




• Critical Thinking: Consistently foster critical thinking through challenging students to elaborate on their thoughts, question their assumptions, examine biases, communicate in a clear and concise manner, and defend their positions throughout the course




• Instructive Feedback to Students: Provide instructive feedback that challenges and inspires students while providing specific suggestions to improve the quality of their work and thinking




• High Expectations: Effectively demonstrate high expectations, while holding students accountable for insightful exchanges and high-quality performance on assignments, and promote active engagement in their own learning




• Demonstrate Instructor Expertise: Effectively and consistently utilize expertise in subject matter by providing personal experiences and connecting course knowledge to real-world examples. Enhance course content and resources to encourage student comprehension and application of course learning outcomes




• Review online course modules and textbook prior to term start




• Student engagement early in the learning week is required




• Check UAGC faculty email on a weekly basis for university, program and course updates




• Follow all course requirement guidelines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Health Informatics, Health Analytics, Health Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or closely related field




• 2+ years experience using analysis applications such as SPSS, R, Python, Excel Data Analysis toolpack, SAS, and/or Tableau Data Visualization dashboard




• 2+ years experience in a role such as Systems Analyst, Health Informatics, Health Information Technology, Electronic Health Record Implementation and Integration, or closely related position




• Skills in data analytics, data management, root cause analysis and problem solving, quality management, workflow quality, user-centered design, IT system operations, change management, project management or continuous process improvement.




• Excellent time management and written communication skills




• Resident and eligibility to work in the United States




• Internet connection and computer with video capabilities




• Work related experience in area of degree




• Commitment to teaching in an online environment




• Commitment to uphold University’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years in a health informatics, health analytics, Health Information Technology, Health Systems Analysis, or closely related field




• 5+ years exeprience using analysis applications such as SPSS, R, Python, Excel Data Analysis toolpack, SAS, and/or Tableau Data Visualization dashboard




• Healthcare credentials: Certified Health Professional in Health Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS), Certified Associate in Health Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS), Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA), Certified Specialist in Business Intellegince (CSBI), AMIA Health Informatics Certification (AHIC), or closely related certifications




• Previous experience using Canvas or similar LMS




• Experience teaching in the online classroom




• College level teaching experience




• Experience teaching in area of degree

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Rate of Pay: $19.25 - $29.97, DOE

Compensation Type: Hourly at .475 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)

Compensation Guidance:

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Career Stream: Professional Contributor

Level: PC4

Job Function: Instructional and Assessment Services

Job Family: UAGC Online Instructor

For more information regarding this position, please contact us at [email protected].

UAGC shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for all employees placed by or on behalf of UAGC, state that all applicants who are qualified will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, marital status, registered domestic partnership status, age, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, military or veteran status, service in the uniformed services, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.