Health Information Management, Assistant Professor

Alabama State University, Academic Affairs / College of Health Sciences, invites applications to fill the position, Assistant, Associate Professor of Health Information Management. The successful applicant will fulfill the role of an academician through active contribution to teaching, research / scholarship , and service, and work as a team member to ensure student and program success.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Facilitate learning in a variety of formats and settings
• Provide service to the institution, profession and community
• Participate in professional development activities, and perform other duties as assigned

A Master's degree (doctorate preferred) in Healthcare, Education, HIM or Informatics or related field, and RHIA certification are required. A demonstrated record of teaching Health Information / Informatics Management, and 5 years of relevant experience preferred.

It is to be noted that for the purpose of continuous improvement of faculty qualifications as faculty members complete advanced degrees, certifications, licenses, etc., the faculty member will send official documentation, within 45 days of hire, to the Office of Human Resources, and the credentialing file in Academic Affairs.

EEOC STATEMENT :

It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.