Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor - 975106

East Carolina University            

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor
Vacancy #:        975106
Recruitment Range:  Commensurate with qualifications
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Organizational Unit Overview

The department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Health Services Management and in Health Information Management, and a Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management. The department offers graduate certificates in Health Care Administration, Health Care Management (MBA), Health Information Management and Health Informatics.

The Department of Health Services and Information Management is part of the College of Allied Health Sciences which houses nine departments with programs at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels. Attached to the College is Laupus Health Sciences Library which provides a librarian dedicated to supporting allied health faculty and students. All classrooms are technology-enhanced (e.g., SMART devices, video capture).

The College of Allied Health Sciences is within the Division of Health Sciences and has a strong working relationship with the Brody School of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the School of Dental Medicine, and the East Carolina Heart Institute offering many opportunities for collaboration in teaching and research. East Carolina University is also an integral part of the Vidant Medical Center (transitioning to ECU Health), the regional medical center that serves 29 counties. Vidant Medical Center is a 900+ bed, level-1 trauma center which offers myriad collaborative opportunities.

East Carolina University, with an enrollment of 28,000+, is located in Greenville, North Carolina (population of 87,500). On the coastal plains, the area has mild winters and is 90 miles from the beautiful Crystal Coast and the capital city of Raleigh. It is within driving distance to Charlotte, Washington DC, Myrtle Beach, and the Smoky Mountains.

Job Duties                              

The Department of Health Services and Information Management at East Carolina University is seeking applications for a twelve-month, full-time, fixed-term instructor position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor in the area of Health Services and Information Management.

Faculty member responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring and advising undergraduate students. Other responsibilities include serving on and participating in departmental and college committees as well as participating at the university, community and professional levels.

Minimum Education/Experience

Earned academic Master’s degree (Clinical Assistant Professor) or doctoral degree (Clinical Associate Professor or Professor) from an accredited institution by time of appointment in health services, health information management, health informatics, or a related field (e.g., health administration, public health, business administration). Communication skills are necessary for effective teaching and service.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Teaching experience in undergraduate courses typically found in a health administration curriculum with a strong emphasis in health administration, leadership, marketing, law and ethics, and professionalism.

RHIA credential is preferred.

Experience with online and distance education is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicant

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of Interest
• List of Three References (noting contact information)

The final candidate will be required to submit original transcript(s) of their relevant degree(s) and three original, recent letters of recommendation. These documents are required to be received via US Postal Mail.

Any documents received via email cannot be considered.

Questions are to be directed to Dr. Susie Harris, Search Committee Chair, at harrissus@ecu.edu.

Additional Instructions to Applicant       

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Applications will be considered until position is filled. Please submit an online ECU application for vacancy # 975106 to ECU Human Resources at http://jobs.ecu.edu.

East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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