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Assistant or Associate Professor - Health Information Management / Health Services Administration

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

As a leading online school in New York since 2006, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) offers the most online bachelor's and master's degree options at the City University of New York, and serves as the University's first undergraduate all-transfer college. With 26 degrees and numerous other non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor's degree, progress from an associate's degree, earn a master's degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers. Consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report for its online offerings, CUNY SPS has emerged as a nationwide leader in online education. The School's renowned and affordable online programs ensure that busy working adults may fulfill their educational goals on their own time and schedule. As CUNY SPS moves beyond its 20th year, we dedicate ourselves to engendering an innovative and transformative student-centered experience.

The CUNY School of Professional Studies Health Information Management and Health Services Administration program seeks a candidate to serve as a full-time assistant or associate professor. The Health Information Management (HIM) department is a growing and student-centered unit offering both undergraduate and graduate degree programs that lead to high-demand roles in healthcare leadership, health informatics, and project management. Our curriculum blends technical training with professional skill development to prepare students for RHIA certification and career advancement.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching asynchronous courses in the discipline

• Conducting research and scholarship in the discipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning

• Graduate student advising

• Curriculum oversight such as evaluating courses and serving as a subject matter expert in course development process

• Serving on committees and other governance bodies and serving in varied academic administrative capacities with the aim of ensuring that HIM programs, courses, and instruction are high quality and meet all institutional and accreditation competencies.

• Participating in program specific events and other functions such as RHIA review seminar facilitation or guest speaking, orientation(s), program and department faculty meetings, graduation ceremonies, and other programmatic activities as assigned by the supervisor.

NOTE:

• This is a tenure track position, starting in Fall 2026.

• Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office.

QUALIFICATIONS

Earned doctorate in area(s) of experience. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

The preferred candidate(s) will have the following knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Earned doctorate in health informatics, health information management, healthcare administration or other related discipline

• Active RHIA credential

• Demonstrated experience with online teaching and learning

• Experience with curriculum and course development

• Ability to communicate effectively with students for advisement and mentoring

• Ability to establish effective relationships with faculty and clinical/program partners

• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administration and staff

• Commitment to advance the success of an online learning environment for students

• Demonstrated experience with program assessment and HIM accreditation coordination

• Demonstrated current experience in CAHIIM curriculum competencies

• Demonstrated administrative experience in organizational leadership

• Documentation of recent and ongoing professional development

• Commitment to campus values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, based upon rank, within the following ranges:

Assistant Professor: $59,256-$112,841

Associate Professor: $76,848-$133,558

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

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+ Candidatesshould provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

CLOSING DATE

January 19, 2026

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

31603

Location

School of Professional Studies