Visiting Instructor of Health Informatics

unf; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure-earning Visiting Instructor of Health Informatics in the Health Administration Department. The appointment covers Spring and Summer terms of the 2026-2027 year with a December 16, 2026 start and July 30, 2027 end date.

Salary is prorated according to appointment dates and the full 12-month annual salary is $40,000. Responsibilities include teaching, program development, and service on committees.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Informatics or related technical field.
• Preferred PhD in Health Informatics or related field.
• Teaching experience at college/university level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Health Informatics areas as assigned by the department.
• Participate in department, college, and university committees.
• Support development and expansion of the UNF Health Informatics Program.

Skills

Database Management

System Architecture

Data Analytics

AI

Machine Learning

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Health Informatics

PhD preferred

Job description

Department

Health Administration, Chair

Compensation

$40,000.00 Annual

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Health Administration is seeking a 12-month, non-tenure-earning, Visiting Instructor of Health Informatics. This entry-level faculty position will support development, expansion, and teaching in the UNF Health Informatics Program. Position responsibilities include teaching in areas of expertise and participating in department, college, and university committees as requested.

Supervisor

This position will report to the Department Chair.

Working Hours

Varies

Supervision Exercised

This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure

N/A

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Health, Nursing, or Biomedical Informatics; Information Technology; Computer Science; or other technical field.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

Ph.D. in Health, Nursing, or Biomedical Informatics; Information Technology; or Computer Science.Experience teaching at the college/university level or industry experience. Teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable: Database Management, System Architecture, Data Analytics, AI, Machine Learning.

Anticipated Start Date

This appointment is for the Spring and Summer terms of the 2026-2027 academic year, with an anticipated start date of December 16, 2026, and end date of July 30, 2027. This appointment can be reinstated annually for up to 3 years. Although the position is classified as a 12-month faculty appointment, the faculty member will serve only during a portion of the appointment period. Therefore, the full 12-month annual salary will be prorated based on the appointment start and end dates.

Additional Application Materials Required

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Letters of recommendation

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

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 by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date

Initial review of applications will begin on 10/23/2026.

Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

About the UNF Health Informatics Program:

UNF: Health Informatics (M.S.)

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

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