Position Announcement

Position/Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Health Information Management

Louisiana Tech University seeks a new faculty member whose role will focus on the area of Health Information Management. This is a tenure-track position, available within the College of Applied and Natural Sciences, Department of Health Information Management.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include online and on campus teaching in the Health Information Management undergraduate and graduate programs. Assisting, planning and development of the curriculum in the graduate and undergraduate programs is paramount. Also Scholarship within the discipline yielding publications, research, service on committees, and participation in official activities at the Department, College, University and Professional levels are expected.

At the time of appointment, the successful tenure track applicant must hold a PhD. or must be within one year of fulfilling all doctoral degree requirements in one of the following areas: Doctorate Health/Medical Informatics, Healthcare/Hospital Administration, Business, Management or Computer Information Systems or other related field. Applicants must have a distinguished record of research and publication. A degree in Health Information Management or credentials from the American Health Information Management Association are preferred. A promise of scholarship, experience delivering off campus courses via distance learning, a commitment to using technology in teaching and scholarship, and a commitment to professional service are highly desirable. Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to be considered.

Application Procedure: To assure consideration, send cover letter of interest describing research, teaching interests and mentoring abilities; curriculum vita, two official transcripts from each college/university attended, evidence of professional credentials, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Angela Kennedy, Louisiana Tech University, Department of Health Information Management, P. O. Box 3171, Ruston, LA 71272, USA, or e-mail your application material to kennedy@him.latech.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Louisiana Tech University is and EEO/AA employer.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Louisiana Tech University is committed to the principle of providing the opportunity for learning and development of all qualified citizens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age disability, marital status, or veteran status for admission to, participation in, or employment in the programs and activities which the University sponsors or operates. Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Individuals with disabilities needing special accommodations concerning accessibility or application materials/procedures should contact the Human Resources Office for assistance. Telephone (318) 257-2235.