[AISWorld] Tenure-Track Position in Health IT

[BROOKSHIRE, BOB]

Assistant Professor of Health Information Technology
Integrated Information Technology
University of South Carolina

The Integrated Information Technology program at the University of South Carolina invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in health information technology.

The successful candidate will join the faculty of USC’s Masters in Health Information Technology (MHIT), an interdisciplinary program with the Arnold School of Public Health. The position will support a new initiative to develop an online delivery option for the MHIT. Online as well as traditional classroom teaching, collaborative research, and grant writing related to health IT will be expected. The expanding Integrated Information Technology program is actively involved with the regional business and healthcare communities through IT-oLogy (www.IT-ology.org and www.hrsm.sc.edu/iit/ ) as well as Health Sciences South Carolina (www.healthsciencessc.org).

An earned doctorate in information technology or related discipline is required. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both information technology and the healthcare environment and a demonstrated potential for research and high scholarly impact at the intersection of these two disciplines. Candidates should possess strong commitment to teaching, interdisciplinary research, and cultural diversity. Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience in online teaching, grant writing/external funding and/or IT responsibilities in health organizations.

The University of South Carolina's main campus is located in the capital city of Columbia, and is close to mountains and the coast. It is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an institution of "very high research activity." With approximately 30,000 students, 350 degree programs, and a nationally-ranked library system, the university is often considered to be one of the most beautiful campuses in an urban setting, with a population of over 650,000 in the greater metropolitan area.

The review of applications will begin May 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is August 16, 2013. To view full job description, requirements, and apply, go to: uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=71495. The requisition number for this position is 006153.

For questions or additional information, contact Dr. Neset Hikmet, Search Committee Chair, at: nhikmet at sc.edu or 803-777-5559.

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
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