[AISWorld] Tenure track position in Health IT at the University of South Carolina, Columbia

[Rajendra Singh]

Dear colleagues,
 
The Health Services Policy and Management Department in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, is currently looking to hire a tenure-track faculty in the area of health IT. 

The new faculty would join in Fall 2013 at assistant or associate level. If you are aware of anyone who may be interested, please encourage them to apply. The position link is here: http://sph.sc.edu/pdf/HIT_Position.pdf. The position details are also pasted below this message.

I will be happy to answer any questions about the position.
 
Warm regards,
Raj
-------------------
Rajendra Singh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, 
Department of Health Services Policy and Management,
Arnold School of Public Health, 
University of South Carolina,
800 Sumter Street, HESC 76, Room 123
Columbia, SC - 29208
Email: rsingh at mailbox.sc.edu; rsingh at ceprin.org
Web: www.rajendrasingh.org

******************** *******************************
Details of Health IT Position at the University of South Carolina
******************** *******************************
University of South Carolina
Tenure Track faculty position
Assistant or Associate Professor of Health Information Technology

The Department of Health Services Policy and Management (HSPM), Arnold School of Public Health,
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC seeks qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the
rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Health Information Technology. The HSPM Department in
collaboration with the Integrated Information Technology (iIT) Program, College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport
Management, will be offering a new Master degree program in Health Information Technology from fall of
2012. This new faculty member will contribute to the degree program by offering two to three courses on
applications of technology in the administration of healthcare delivery per year and working collaboratively with
iIT faculty to develop a competitively funded research agenda in the health information technology area.
The Arnold School of Public Health is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
The Department is a full Graduate Member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration
(AUPHA). The Department offers a Master of Public Health degree, a Master of Health Administration degree
(accredited by the Commission on Healthcare Management Education), as well as PhD and Doctor of Public
Health degrees in Health Services Policy and Management.

Qualifications: PhD in Health Services/Administration or health information systems-related field, a promising
record of original research, a commitment to quality teaching, and demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary
team are required. Evidence of scholarly or practical experience with using information systems in
health services quality improvement; care delivery and operations decision-making; and similar applications
will be highly valued. Knowledge of or experience with national-level health information technology-related
policy will be valued. Experience in teaching is preferred. Evidence or promise to obtain external funding is
required.

Responsibilities: Develop and teach courses related to information systems and its application in health care
administration, initiate and develop funded research program and collaborate with colleagues on research
activities related to health information management. Develop linkages with local healthcare organizations for
training and research purposes. Advise and mentor students and fellows. Perform service to the University,
profession, and the community.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

How to apply: A letter of application, curriculum vita, and electronic contact information for three references
should be sent by e-mail, with “HSPM HIT Faculty Search” in the subject line, to HSPMHIT at mailbox.sc.edu.

Early applications are encouraged. Review of the applications will begin immediately.

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Minorities and women
are encouraged to apply, our many minority and female students value role models. The University of South
Carolina has a generous family leave policy and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

******************* ** ************************