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

Medical University of South Carolina • Remote- South Carolina, SC

1d • Remote

About The Position

We invite applications from qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate-level courses in the BS-AHIA (Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Intelligence and Administration) program (fully online/remote, accelerated format). Adjunct faculty will engage in online instruction (asynchronous) with intentional integration of artificial intelligence and digital tools, assess and provide feedback to students, work with program leadership to ensure alignment with student learning outcomes and the overall program mission, and contribute to continuous program quality.

MUSC is a nationally-recognized academic health sciences center committed to excellence in teaching, research, and patient-care innovation. The BS-AHIA (Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Intelligence and Administration) is a fully online, accelerated degree-completion program designed for working adults and nontraditional learners preparing for leadership roles in AI-enabled healthcare environments. The program emphasizes artificial intelligence integration, data literacy, health informatics, healthcare technology, and ethical decision-making in healthcare settings. The curriculum embeds AI and advanced digital tools across all courses to prepare graduates for careers in health informatics, data analytics, health information management, and technology-focused leadership roles in the healthcare industry.
Small class sizes, strong faculty mentorship, and a flexible online format make this program well-suited to working professionals and adult learners with prior college credit seeking to advance in healthcare informatics and administration roles. The adjunct faculty for the BS-AHIA program will join a dynamic team that bridges academic rigor and real-world health informatics practice, supporting learners as they move into roles that drive data-informed innovation and technological advancement in healthcare.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in online and/or accelerated undergraduate or graduate programs, particularly those serving adult or nontraditional learners.
• Demonstrated experience integrating artificial intelligence or advanced digital tools into teaching, learning activities, or curriculum design, with an emphasis on applied and ethical use.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health information systems, data analytics tools, healthcare technology applications, and AI applications in healthcare.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline plus significant professional experience (e.g., 5+ years) in health informatics, health information management, healthcare data analytics, health IT implementation, AI implementation in healthcare, or related roles, and Evidence of continuing professional development (certifications, publications, presentations, etc.) in health informatics, healthcare technology, or AI in healthcare.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., or related) in Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Data Science, or related field
• Experience teaching in online accelerated undergraduate programs, particularly degree-completion programs for adult learners
• Experience mentoring faculty or students in online, accelerated, or AI-enhanced teaching environments
• Demonstrated ability to use learning-management systems (e.g., Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard), virtual classroom technologies, and engage diverse adult learners
• Active participation in professional organizations such as AUPHA, AHIMA, HIMSS, AMIA, ACHE, or other relevant health informatics and healthcare administration associations
• Professional certifications such as RHIA, RHIT, CHDA, CDIP, CCS, PMP, CPHIMS, FACHE, or equivalent
• Experience in health informatics, health information management, healthcare data analytics, electronic health records (EHR) implementation, health IT project management, AI implementation in healthcare, healthcare quality improvement, or health data governance
• Record of peer-reviewed publications or presentations in health informatics, health information management, data analytics, AI in healthcare, or related fields
• Ability to contribute to curriculum design, continuous improvement, and student mentorship in accelerated online programs
• Experience with data analytics tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience with AI tools and platforms relevant to healthcare (e.g., predictive analytics, machine learning applications, natural language processing, CoPilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or other generative AI tools)
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards (HIPAA, HITECH, 21st Century Cures Act, HL7, FHIR)
• Understanding of ethical considerations in AI use, data governance, and responsible technology implementation in healthcare

Responsibilities

• Serve as an instructor for one or more BS-AHIA courses per academic year (typically 2-3 courses per year for adjunct status)
• Deliver high-quality online instruction with intentional integration of artificial intelligence and advanced digital tools, including lectures (asynchronous), discussion facilitation, assignment design, assessment, and feedback
• Model ethical and responsible use of AI in teaching, learning activities, and student assessments
• Maintain virtual office hours and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner
• Monitor student engagement and performance in an accelerated, online format; intervene or refer to program support as needed
• Collaborate with the division director and other faculty to ensure course content is current, evidence-based, AI-informed, and aligned with student learning outcomes
• Participate in faculty orientation/training for online pedagogy, accelerated instruction, and AI-integrated teaching; abide by university policies on academic integrity, accessibility, and teaching best practices
• Engage in periodic program reviews and mentor students in assigned courses, particularly adult learners and nontraditional students
• Adjunct faculty may also serve as mentors or advisors for applied projects, supporting students through health intelligence analysis, capstone projects, and professional development processes

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level