Faculty Program Lead - Master of Science in Health Informatics, College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for.

As a full-time Faculty Master of Science in Health Informatics Program Lead, you’ll be responsible for full program oversight to ensure high quality and accreditation/regulatory compliance.  

This position reports to the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. Target start is immediate. 

What you will do: 

• Provide administrative leadership for the Health Information and informatics Programs and supervise faculty in designated program areas.
• Ensure students are equipped
• Assess student performance through defined student outcomes.
• Ensure educational needs of the student, community, and stakeholders are met.
• Provide instructional support to students and faculty based on the needs of the program and the college
• Administer the program according to the mission, strategic plan, policies, procedures and agreements of the university and College of Nursing and Health Care Professions.
• Ensure compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Assist with recruitment of faculty and provide a positive on-boarding experience.
• Provide leadership, management, and direction to program faculty.
• Serve as liaison for GCU and other significant community stakeholders.
• Ensure timely communication and information to all stakeholders.
• Attend sessions to facilitate communication and problem resolution between students and the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions.
• Work collaboratively within the college and all departments for program and student success.
• Communicate student issues to the appropriate college/university department for resolution.
• Conduct follow-up calls with students and all stakeholders to ensure problem closure.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Doctorate required
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a university setting required.
•  Required work experience in the Industry of Informatics, technology and Information management.
• Excellent communication and team skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, preceptors, faculty, and college and university leaders.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills required.
• Must successfully pass a drug test.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays 
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events  
• Free covered parking 
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program 
• Free on-site gyms on campus