Adjunct Instructor in Electronic Health Record Systems
Brandeis University•Waltham, MA
•$6,573•Remote
About The Position
Brandeis University’s Online Health Informatics Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for RHIN 105 Electronic Health Record Systems for the Fall-1 2026 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Science in Health Informatics. This course explores the uses of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), their architecture, configuration, usability considerations, template creation, and post‑implementation optimization and governance. A web-based simulation EHR training sandbox will be used to provide practical hands-on learning.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Computer Science (healthcare focused), or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience in a clinical role with expertise in health information management.
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS), or similar is required.
- Extensive hands-on experience using EHRs such as Epic, Cerner, MEDITECH, 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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).
Responsibilities
- Organized and timely rollout of course content.
- Maintaining consistent communication through weekly announcements.
- Ensuring all instructional activities occur within university-approved digital platforms.
- Building an active teaching persona by hosting live introductory sessions.
- Facilitating weekly academic discourse in forums.
- Maintaining regular availability for student consultation.
- Providing transparent, rubric-based evaluations and supportive commentary on student work within a standardized weekly timeframe.
- Adherence to university communication protocols.
- Promotion of respectful online "netiquette".
- Ensuring the course meets accessibility and technical visibility standards before and during the term.
Benefits
- Compensation for this position is $6573.15
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