Regular Probationary Faculty - Health Information Management

Douglas College; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 71,846 - 115,129; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a Regular Probationary Faculty member for Health Information Management on the Coquitlam Campus. You will teach courses within the PBD-HIM and BScHIM programs, develop curriculum, and support student learning with innovative pedagogy.

The role requires teaching excellence at the post-secondary level, equity and inclusion in instruction, and collaboration with colleagues across health programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health administration, health data analytics, population health, data/information governance, or another related field.
• PhD preferred in health informatics, health information management/technology, health administration, health data analytics, population health, data/information governance, or another related field.
• Certification with CCHIM as CHIM preferred.
• Recent knowledge/experience with health data requirements in health management.
• Ability to teach at the post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise undergraduate students.
• Prepare and deliver education to students using lectures, seminars, case studies, and group projects.
• Develop curriculum and teaching materials; assess exams, assignments, and reports.
• Advise students on academics and career decisions within scope of expertise.
• Serve on faculty committees related to curriculum planning and diploma/degree requirements.

Skills

Pedagogical delivery

English proficiency

Equity & inclusion

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in health administration/related field

PhD preferred

CCHIM Certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Banner experience

Job description

Regular Probationary Faculty - Health Information Management

$71,846 to $115,129 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too! Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us as the Faculty of Health Sciences, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better. Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

The Health Information Management program at Douglas College invites applicants to apply for a full-time Regular Probationary Faculty position. Workload is assigned each academic year based on available sections. This is a full-time faculty position in the Health Information Management program in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and learning strategies that align with the departmental and college-wide vision, mission, and goals. The faculty member will provide instruction to students in both in the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Information Management ( PBD - HIM ) and the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (BScHIM) programs.

• Ensure equity, diversity and inclusion, and learning support services provided at Douglas College are factored into teaching and learning strategies in a meaningful way.
• Teach and supervise undergraduate students.
• Prepare and deliver education to students using a variety of educational method e.g. lectures facilitating seminars, case studies, discussion groups, and independent and group project work.
• Development of curriculum and preparation of teaching materials.
• Preparation and administration of course assessment including but not limited to grading of examinations, assignments, and reports.
• Within scope of expertise, advise students on matters pertaining to their academics and career decisions.
• Serve on faculty committees as appropriate related to curriculum planning and diploma/degree requirements and other operational duties.
• Apply teaching and learning strategies using available technology including but not limited to learning management systems (Blackboard Ultra).
• Competency in using teaching resources and databases including but not limited to SPSS , visualization tools, electronic health information systems, etc.
• Promote evidence-based best practices in experiential learning.
• Work with faculty members in Bachelor of Science Nursing, Bachelor of Science Psychiatric Nursing, Health Care Support Worker, and Continuing Education to plan and schedule interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Assist in collecting data to evaluate teaching and learning strategies.
• Collaborate with industry partners and other stakeholders to explore experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with programs at Douglas College that are outside the Health Science division to explore interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students. Ensure equity, diversity and inclusion, and learning support services provided at Douglas College are factored into teaching and learning strategies in a meaningful way.

To be successful in this role, you require:

• A Master’s Degree in health administration, health data analytics, population health, data/information governance, or another related field.
• PhD preferred in health informatics, health information management/technology, health administration, health data analytics, population health, data/information governance, or another related field.
• Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management ( CCHIM ) as a Certified Health Information Management ( CHIM ) professional is preferred.
• Recent knowledge and experience with health data and information requirements and applications inherent in health management.
• Recent experience (within six months) of health information management, health administration, health informatics, health information technology, health data analytics, population health, and data/information governance.
• Ability to accept responsibility, exercise initiative and manage people effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, leadership and decision-making processes.
• Skilled in using computer software applications, such as MS Office, and proven keyboarding skills at an intermediate to advanced level. Experience working with Banner is an asset.
• Sound judgment and professionalism and a demonstrated ability to act tactfully, diplomatically, and with discretion in all contexts, internally and externally.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral.
• Ability to address equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning strategies in a meaningful way.
• Demonstrated experience and excellent ability to teach at the post‑secondary level.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in a team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to learn software to support teaching and learning.

Additional Information

The Health Information Management program at Douglas College invites applicants to apply for a full-time Regular Probationary Faculty position. The primary place of work will be Coquitlam Campus and clinical sites. Workload is assigned each academic year based on available sections. For the 2026-2027 academic year, 8 sections of work are available, corresponding to a workload of 100%

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Supplemental Questions

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• * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
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  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.) (Open Ended Question)
• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable). (Open Ended Question)
• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
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  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
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  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
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• Employees are required to report to the college in person, promptly and reliably, as required by their position. To meet this obligation, they must reside within a commutable distance to the college for the duration of their employment. Please confirm that you can fulfill this requirement.
  • Yes, I can fulfill this requirement
  • No, I cannot fulfill this requirement