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Position TitleTenure Track Assistant Professor, Health Informatics and Information Management

Job Posting Number2026064TTL

Job LocationRound Rock

DepartmentDept of Health Informatics & Information Management

Position Description

TheDepartment of Health Informatics & Information Management (https://www.health.txstate.edu/him/) ( HIIM ) atTexas State University (https://www.txst.edu/) ( TXST ) invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the rank and title of Assistant Professor. This is a full-time position beginning in 2026, located on the Round Rock Campus with a nine-month academic year appointment and possible summer employment. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. All positions are subject to the availability of funds.

This position is based inRound Rock, TX. There is no funding available for relocation.

Job Duties:

+ Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses on topics which may include health informatics, artificial intelligence in healthcare, health information statistics and research, data analytics, information governance, health information security, health care delivery systems, healthcare revenue cycle, legal aspects of HIIM , health information services management, or other HIIM content areas.

+ Deliver courses on campus and online.

+ Conduct research and produce scholarly publications.

+ Pursue internal and external funding opportunities to support research, teaching, or service initiatives.

+ Participate in service activities at the department, college, university, community, and professional levels.

+ Contribute to curriculum development and continual improvement.

Required Qualifications

+ An earned PhD in Health Informatics, Health Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

+ Minimum 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

+ Master’s degree in Health Informatics or Health Information Management from an accredited institution.

+ Graduation from a CAHIIM -accredited program.

+ Current RHIA credential.

+ At least 5 years of experience in Health Information Management roles following achieving the RHIA credential.

+ Record of accomplishments in scholarship, teaching, and service, appropriate for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

+ Demonstrated success with grant writing including external funding.

+ Documentation of online course preparation and delivery expertise.

+ Documentation of recent and ongoing professional development.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop an independent and collaborative plan for engaging in research, creative, and scholarly activity.

+ Active engagement with professional organizations AHIMA , IFHIMA , and AMIA .

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with the application of health informatics and artificial intelligence in healthcare research and teaching.

+ Reside within a reasonable commute to the San Marcos or Round Rock campus.

+ Experience with Education Abroad or other international education programs.

+ Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly as evidenced by a presentation during the campus visit with faculty.

+ Completion of an online training course such as Online Learning Consortium ( OLC ) Online Teaching Certificate, Teaching Online at Texas State ( TOTS ), Quality Matters course, or other similar training.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54999.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials:

+ Cover letter describing research experience, interests, and career goals.

+ Curriculum Vitae (CV).

+ Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).

+ Contact information for three references.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start DateSpring 2026

Posting Date12/02/2025

Review Date12/31/2025

Close Date12/31/2025

Open Until Filled?No

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provideacceptable documentationverifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54999

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