UNIV-PT MSHI Temporary Instructor – Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management

Job Description Summary

The Adjunct Faculty member for the Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program will teach graduate-level online courses in health informatics, data analytics, health information systems, and related areas. This part-time, remote appointment supports the program’s mission by delivering high-quality asynchronous instruction, evaluating student performance, collaborating with program leadership, and contributing to continuous improvement.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Temporary

Cost Center

CC000226 CHP - MHI

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

3.2

Work Shift

Job Description

The MSHI program at MUSC prepares students for advanced roles in health informatics, including data analysts, implementation specialists, information system leaders, and emerging informatics positions across the healthcare industry. The adjunct faculty position is fully remote and designed to support working professionals enrolled in the 100% online, CAHIIM-accredited program. Faculty in this role will provide online instruction, facilitate discussions, mentor students, and maintain alignment with program competencies and accreditation standards.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Teach one or more graduate-level online courses per academic year (typically 2–3 courses). 

• Design and deliver high-quality asynchronous instruction and learning activities. 

• Facilitate discussions and provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and assessments. 

• Maintain virtual office hours and respond promptly to student inquiries. 

• Monitor student engagement, academic progress, and provide interventions or referrals as needed. 

• Collaborate with the Division Director and program faculty to ensure content is current, evidence-based, and aligned with student learning outcomes. 

• Participate in faculty orientation and online-teaching training; adhere to academic integrity, accessibility, and online-instruction best practices. 

• Contribute to ongoing program review, quality improvement, and student mentorship. 

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., DHA, DBA, DSc, etc.) in Informatics, Health Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, Health Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science (with healthcare applications), Healthcare Administration with an informatics or analytics concentration (18+ graduate credit hours), or a closely related field involving applied data, technology, or information management in healthcare. 
  OR, in rare cases: 

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline plus: 

• • Minimum 18 graduate hours in health informatics or related discipline, and 

• • Significant professional experience (5+ years) in health informatics, health information systems, analytics, clinical decision support, AI in healthcare, data governance, or closely related roles. 

• Evidence of ongoing professional development (e.g., certifications, presentations, publications). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in fully online graduate programs. 

• Proficiency with learning-management systems (Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard) and virtual teaching tools. 

• Active involvement in professional organizations such as HIMSS, AHIMA, AMIA, etc. 

• Professional certifications (CPHIMS, CHDA, RHIA, CAHIMS, CDIP, or similar). 

• Experience in healthcare administration, health data analytics, AI implementation, population health informatics, cybersecurity, or clinical informatics. 

• Record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations. 

• Ability to support curriculum design, accreditation processes, and continuous program improvement.