[Hiring] Adjunct Instructor in Project Management in Health Informatics @Brandeis University

Role Description

Brandeis University’s Online Health Informatics Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for RHIN 111 Project Management in Health Informatics for the Fall-2 2026 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Science in Health Informatics.

This course will prepare students for management of complex health informatics projects which requires the application of appropriate tools and techniques. Concepts of project management such as life cycles, planning, design, cost, execution, and implementation, will be reviewed.

Core Course Responsibilities Summary

• Course Logistics and Facilitation: Focuses on the organized and timely rollout of course content, maintaining consistent communication through weekly announcements, and ensuring all instructional activities occur within university-approved digital platforms.
• Instructor Presence and Engagement: Centers on building an active teaching persona by hosting live introductory sessions, facilitating weekly academic discourse in forums, and maintaining regular availability for student consultation.
• Individual Feedback and Grading: Emphasizes the professional obligation to provide transparent, rubric-based evaluations and supportive commentary on student work within a standardized weekly timeframe.
• Professional Conduct and Standards: Requires adherence to university communication protocols, the promotion of respectful online "netiquette," and ensuring the course meets accessibility and technical visibility standards before and during the term.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Information Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in health IT project management
• Certification in project management methodology such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), etc.
• Professional experience in project management roles within healthcare or technology, with a focus on digital health implementation that includes significant project leadership
• Strong knowledge of emerging technologies such as electronic health records (EHRs), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), etc.
• At least 1 year of teaching or training experience (preferably online/asynchronous)
• Experience with online instruction
• Excellent communication and teaching skills in an online learning environment.

Requirements

• Prior online teaching experience at the graduate level
• Knowledge of global learner personas and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Familiarity with Moodle LMS and digital authoring tools (e.g., H5P)

Benefits

• Compensation for this position is: $6573.15

Company Description

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").