CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02301966

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides a world-class, affordable education to 24,000 students from 87 countries. As one of the nation’s top research universities, UWM partners with leading companies in Wisconsin and beyond to advance knowledge, bring new discoveries to market, and prepare students for work in a global economy. At UWM, we are committed to attracting, retaining, and growing a truly multicultural team that accurately reflects the experiences and perspectives of our students and communities. We take pride in being dedicated to diversity in student body, faculty and staff, and programs. Join our UWM family where your talents and expertise are recognized, valued, and contribute to greater pathways of success in both your career and life.

The UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences Health Informatics & Administration Department encompasses a range of programs dedicated to facilitating students’ development of skills in areas of high demand in health care.
Within the MS Health Care Informatics program, we develop students’ skills in high-demand areas in health care, such as systems analysis and design, database design and management, clinical decision support and computer programming. We also offer an undergraduate Health Informatics certificate.

Job Summary
This 12-month position will serve as core instructional academic staff in the MS Healthcare Informatics program. The primary responsibilities of this position will be Instruction of students in the MS-Health Informatics and Undergraduate Health Informatics Certificate programs, curricular design, program development and management, mentoring and advising students, and service to the program, department, college, university, and/or profession. General expectation for this position will be teaching 3-4 courses each semester and 1-2 courses over summer depending on the amount of service work built into workload.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS in Health Informatics or a related field.
• Prior professional experience practicing health informatics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorly trained in Health Informatics or a related field (e.g., PhD, MD or equivalent) (or doctoral degree in progress).
• Prior instructional experience as a fieldwork educator and/or academic educator.
• Two or more years of professional background and/or experience practicing health informatics or related projects
• Demonstrated leadership ability in either practice or academia. (e.g., project lead, program director, manager/supervisor)
• Experience in program development and/or management in academic environment.
• Experience using online and distance education instructional methods.
• Experience in advising and working with students or clients from diverse and nontraditional academic backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Application Instructions
This is a continuous recruitment with an updated initial review date of May 16, 2022. Candidates applying after the initial date of review may not be reviewed. For guaranteed consideration, please apply by May 15, 2022. Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

• A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications,
• A current curriculum vita/resume, and
• A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references (including phone number and email address).

In addition, candidates will need to submit transcripts prior to hire.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Apply electronically https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/33964 following the instructions above. Questions about this position should be directed to Amanda Grober ataagrober@uwm.edu.

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Title and Total Compensation Project

The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/34447


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