Assistant or Associate Professor - School of Global Health Management and Informatics

The Opportunity

The School of Global Health Management and Informatics (SGHMI) in the College of Health Profession and Sciences (CHPS) at the Univiersity of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor or tenured associate professor for the Health Care Informatics programs. This positions is located at the UCF Downtown campus with an anticipated start date in August 2027. The successful candidate will perform research and teach face to face and full online undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of healthcare informatics, specifically related to artificial intelligence. UCF has world renowned infrastructure and support for online teaching.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cutting edge AI technologies and their applications in healthcare. Candidates with a strong record of interdisciplinary scholarship and external grant funding for research are highly desirable.
 

They will join UCF’s School of Global Health Management and Informatics (SGHMI), home to some of the nation’s largest undergraduate and graduate programs in health services administration. The School offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration (B.S. HSA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), Executive Master of Health Administration (eMHA), Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics (M.S. HCI), Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management (B.S. HIIM), and the recently launched Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics (B.S. HI). Further expanding its academic offerings, SGHMI anticipates welcoming its first cohort of Master of Public Health (MPH) students in Fall 2027, creating additional opportunities for interdisciplinary education, research, and collaboration.

SGHMI is committed to academic excellence, with programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) and the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The undergraduate Health Services Administration program is also certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).

For more information about the school, visit https://healthprofessions.ucf.edu/hmi/.

Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Professor:

• Doctoral degree in a health discipline e.g., health care informatics, biostatistics, public health, or health services research) or an information technology discipline (e.g., management information systems, applied science, computer science, computer engineering, or biomedical engineering) from an accredited institution.
• Industry or academic experience in research related to artificial intelligence applications in health care by the start of the appointment.
• ABD's will be considered if the degree is conferred before the date of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a research agenda that supports tenure and promotion, along with the potential to secure external funding.

Minimum Qualifications for Associate Professor:

• Doctoral degree in a health discipline e.g., health care informatics, biostatistics, public health, or health services research) or an information technology discipline (e.g., management information systems, applied science, computer science, computer engineering, or biomedical engineering) from an accredited institution at the time of application.
• Industry or academic experience in research related to artificial intelligence applications in health care by the start of the appointment.
• To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, externally funded projects/research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment rank of associate professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Early, mid-stage, or established investigators with expertise in artificial intelligence application in health care provision, including large language models, biomedical data processing, and data analysis.
• Strong background in health informatics, digital health, and emerging healthcare technologies, including clinical decision support, health data interoperability, Internet of Things (IoT), wearable technologies, and other innovative technologies applicable to healthcare delivery and population health.
• Expertise in responsible and trustworthy AI, including explainable AI, algorithmic fairness and bias, privacy, security, model validation, AI governance in healthcare, and AI interoperability, is desirable.
• Demonstrated success in publishing high-quality research articles in top-tier international and national refereed journals or those who have completed a post-doc with an associated record of publication in the preferred research areas.
• Actively engaged with various health informatics societies such as AMIA and HIMSS.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with healthcare providers, health systems, government agencies, industry partners, or other healthcare organizations on interdisciplinary research, implementary, or externally funded projects is preferred.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

• Curriculum vitae
• A cover letter
• Research statement
• Teaching statement

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dr. Christian King, at [email protected] or 407-823-4146.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted without an end date may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. 
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options. 
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. 
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment. 
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) - School of Global Health Management and Informatics (HMI)

Work Schedule

varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

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