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Title: Lecturer of Health Informatics and Health Librarianship

Employee Classification: Lecturer (Continuing)

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Information

Department: UNT-Information Science-133310

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Department of Information Science is part of the University of North Texas (UNT), which is ranked a Tier One university by the Carnegie Classification. Degree programs in the Department of Information Science include undergraduate programs in information science and health informatics, master’s programs in information science, health informatics, and library science and a PhD program in information science, as well as several non-degree certificates. Additional information about degrees, courses, and faculty can be found at https://informationscience.unt.edu/.
The Department of Information Science in the College of Information promotes the understanding of, access to, and use of data and information through teaching, research and service activities. The Department prepares information professionals of the highest quality to serve in dynamic roles locally, nationally, and globally. Faculty members measure their success by scholarly activities and the quality of their students’ intellectual contributions to the profession and society. The American Library Association has accredited the Department’s master’s programs in library science and information science continuously since 1965.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Information Science at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a lecturer position in Health Informatics and Health Librarianship. We are seeking excellent candidates with a background in current or emerging areas of health informatics and health librarianship, especially with a focus on artificial intelligence.
The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate as well as graduate courses and provide service in an academic position. The candidate must be able to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities. Demonstrated teaching experience and service to the profession are required.
This is a nine-month, full-time, professional faculty position. We seek candidates who can leverage the strengths of the department’s dynamic faculty and programs, and who will build collaborative relationships within the University and its system as well as the profession.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is closed.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum requirement is an earned doctorate in Health Informatics, Information Science, or other related fields at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have evidence of effective teaching, research (including external funding), and scholarship in Health Informatics or Health Information related areas. Previous experience in health-related settings is preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.