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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for adjunct health informatics professor in Houston, TX is $64.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63.80 and $66.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an adjunct health informatics professor?

Adjunct health informatics professors are part-time instructors who teach courses in the field of health informatics at colleges or universities. They often bring practical industry experience into the classroom, covering topics such as electronic health records, health data analytics, and healthcare information systems. Unlike full-time faculty, adjunct professors typically teach specific courses and may work at more than one institution. Their primary responsibility is to provide students with current knowledge and skills relevant to the rapidly evolving field of health informatics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an adjunct health informatics professor?

To thrive as an Adjunct Health Informatics Professor, you need expertise in health informatics, teaching experience, and at least a master's degree (often a doctorate is preferred) in health informatics or a related field. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, data analytics tools, and learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard is typically required. Strong communication, organization, and mentorship skills help engage students and support their academic development. These abilities ensure effective teaching, current industry alignment, and meaningful student learning outcomes in the evolving field of health informatics.

What are some common challenges faced by adjunct health informatics professors, and how can they be managed?

Adjunct Health Informatics Professors often juggle multiple commitments, such as teaching at different institutions or maintaining roles in industry. This can make time management and balancing workloads a challenge, especially when responding to student inquiries or grading assignments promptly. Staying updated with the latest technologies and regulations in health informatics is also essential, requiring ongoing professional development. Building strong communication with full-time faculty and leveraging institutional resources can help adjuncts integrate smoothly into the academic environment and deliver effective instruction.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
The UTMB School of Health Professions invites applications for a full-time Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program Director at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. We seek an accomplished academic leader to refine, validate, and operationalize a foundational program proposal into a fully accredited, elite MHA program. This individual will lead the translation of existing business plans into an active academic infrastructure and drive the program through the CAHME candidacy and initial accreditation phases.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Curriculum Validation & Operationalization: Translate existing programmatic proposals and business plans into a functional, CAHME-compliant academic program; validate and refine all proposed coursework against a formal, stakeholder-driven competency model.
  • Accreditation Leadership: Serve as the primary author and strategist for the CAHME eligibility and candidacy applications; establish the data collection systems and frameworks required to prove the program meets initial accreditation standards.
  • Network & Partnership Building: Establish foundational relationships with industry leaders, regional health systems, and the ACHE network to secure future residency, fellowship, capstone, and clinical education placements.
  • Policy & Infrastructure Development: Finalize programmatic policies, admissions criteria, student handbooks, and public-facing informational materials compliant with both UTMB institutional rules and accreditor standards.
  • Faculty Recruitment: Collaborate with leadership to identify, recruit, and onboard foundational core and adjunct faculty; establish standards for teaching excellence within the newly operationalized curriculum.
  • Teaching & Scholarship: Deliver core graduate coursework within the MHA curriculum; maintain an active portfolio of scholarship and professional service commensurate with academic rank.
  • Student Recruitment Support: Partner with enrollment marketing to promote the new program, evaluate inaugural applicant pools, and oversee initial student admissions and advising.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Doctoral degree (D.H.A., Ph.D., Dr.P.H., or equivalent) in health administration, public health, health policy, business administration, or a closely related field.
  • Master's degree in health administration, public health, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration or higher education management.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, launching, or significantly revising graduate-level curricula to align with programmatic accreditation standards (e.g., CAHME, CEPH, AACSB).
  • Direct experience participating in or leading a programmatic self-study, candidacy process, or major accreditation review.
  • Record of scholarly productivity and teaching effectiveness at the graduate level, commensurate with the applied academic rank.
  • Deep operational knowledge of the US healthcare delivery system, health policy, and health informatics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • FACHE (Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives) or equivalent professional certification.
  • Proven track record of successfully securing initial CAHME accreditation for a new program.
  • Prior experience as an MHA Program Director, Associate Director, or Director of Graduate Studies.
  • Established executive-level network within Texas and national healthcare systems.
  • Experience designing and executing hybrid or online graduate professional programs.

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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