Temporary Program Developer, Online Master of Science, Health Informatics (Part-Time)

Brandeis University

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About The Position

Brandeis University’s Rabb School of Continuing and Professional Studies is seeking a Part-Time Program Developer to lead the creation and submission of a comprehensive proposal for an Online Master of Science in Health Informatics. This role is central to designing a graduate program that prepares professionals to harness data, technology, and clinical insights to improve healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and system efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in health informatics, clinical data systems, curriculum design, and market research, with a clear understanding of how digital health tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and analytics are transforming medical practice. The program must be built to reflect real-world healthcare scenarios, industry-aligned competencies, and emerging workforce needs, ensuring graduates are equipped to lead in hospitals, health systems, research institutions, and public health agencies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Health Informatics, Public Health, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education program development, curriculum design, or instructional design—preferably in an online format.
• Deep understanding of healthcare informatics trends, clinical workflows, and digital health technologies.
• Proven ability to conduct market research and translate findings into actionable program strategies.
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing budgets and working with advisory councils.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive market analysis to assess demand for a graduate program in health informatics, focusing on national and global healthcare trends.
• Identify high-growth career pathways such as clinical informatics specialist, health data analyst, EHR systems manager, and digital health strategist.
• Evaluate competitor programs to define Brandeis’s unique positioning, emphasizing interdisciplinary relevance and practical application.
• Translate market insights into curriculum priorities and learner outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty, healthcare professionals, and instructional designers to build a curriculum that integrates informatics theory with hands-on clinical data applications.
• Ensure courses incorporate real-world case studies, health IT platforms, and project-based learning that mirror challenges in clinical settings.
• Align course objectives with professional standards and certifications (e.g., CAHIIM, AMIA, HL7, Epic, Cerner).
• Embed ethical data use, patient privacy, interoperability, and clinical decision support into the learning experience.
• Lead the drafting and submission of a formal program proposal, including all documentation required for Brandeis University’s internal review and approval.
• Develop a clear implementation roadmap, with milestones for curriculum development, faculty onboarding, and program launch.
• Coordinate with academic and administrative stakeholders to ensure alignment with institutional goals and quality standards.
• Prepare a comprehensive budget that supports program development, including instructional design, technology integration, marketing, and faculty recruitment.
• Identify potential funding sources, healthcare partnerships, or grant opportunities to support long-term program sustainability.
• Establish an advisory council of clinical informatics leaders, academic experts, and healthcare executives to guide program relevance and innovation.

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Hourly-based compensation aligned with the scope of work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree