Additional Information: Position Overview

The Ohio State University’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences invites applications for a clinical-track faculty member within our Health Information Management and Systems (HIMS) division at the Professor-Clinical, Associate Professor- Clinical, Assistant Professor-Clinical, or Instructor-Clinical rank. This position consists of an initial 5-year appointment that is renewable based upon annual reviews. We are seeking faculty that will teach within the HIMS program and MS program in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; mentor students in each program; participate in accreditation activities and teach a variety of courses in support of the HIMS program. Successful candidates must have appropriate educational preparation to teach within our HIMS program. Our clinical faculty have a majority of their time committed to teaching but must have a record of excellence or strong evidence of ability to meet expectations not only as an educator but also a productive scholar, and committed professional. The scholarship of discovery, scholarship of integration, scholarship of application, and scholarship of teaching and learning are all valued forms of scholarship for clinical faculty. The candidate will also teach in the certificate program which are fully online.

Our HIMS accredited bachelor’s degree is a CAHIIM-accredited undergraduate professional program that attracts high quality students and prepares them for careers in healthcare business intelligence, clinical coding, quality improvement and analytics. Traditional students in this degree program are prepared for entry-level healthcare positions as well as to pursue graduate education in a variety of health care professions. The candidate will also teach in the certificate program which are fully online.

Track: This is a clinical faculty position, non-tenure. Rank: Open rank Language Requirements: English Sponsorship offered Performance Objectives

Successful candidates must be able to:

teach in-person and online within HIMS; contribute to our graduate programs (MS or PhD) in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; mentor students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles; contribute to the science of the profession through a focused scholarship program; and contribute high level service to the program, School, College, University and professional organizations. The candidate will undertake 65% teaching, 10 - 25% scholarship,10 - 25% service.

Required: PhD or other terminal doctoral degree in a healthcare related field; evidence of strong teaching ability, including distance/online; ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Otherwise-qualified applicants who are currently enrolled in a doctoral degree program will be considered for the Clinical Instructor rank.

Desired: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [insert link to posting for advertisements]. Application materials must include:

Required:

Cover letter. Please include a summary of your CV that highlights your key accomplishments, skills, and qualifications that match the job posting and three or more professional references.

Curriculum Vita (CV).

Statement of Scholarship. Please describe the work you have previously completed, identify what the next steps may be and how/what they will contribute to your ongoing scholarship goals over the next 5 years.

Statement of Teaching and Mentoring. Please include the impact and influence of your scholarship and disciplinary context on your teaching. Include the teaching goals you have for yourself and for your students and how your teaching enacts these beliefs and goals.

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University is a nationally recognized leader in the education of health and providers in the areas of athletic training, health information management, medical dietetics, medical laboratory science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and radiologic sciences and therapy. Graduates of these programs are leaders in their fields who use their knowledge of advanced techniques and technology to deliver quality patient care.

Division of Health Information Management & Systems

The Health Information Management and Systems program teaches students aspects of business and healthcare, focusing on the use, integrity, availability and privacy of healthcare data. Health information management and systems (HIMS) professionals are the experts who focus on the use, integrity, availability and privacy of health information to facilitate real-time health care delivery and make critical health related decisions for multiple purposes such as finance, law, research, and strategic planning across many types of organizations and disciplines. HIMS is an excellent undergraduate program for students interested in becoming marketable and pursuing a career right after graduation or for those students interested in going directly to graduate or professional school.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual- career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.