Instructional health - department of health services administration

The Temple University Barnett College of Public Health Department of Health Services Administration and Policy invites applications for an Instructional Faculty position in Health Informatics, beginning Fall 2026. We seek an outstanding teacher and mentor who will contribute to our mission of academic excellence, innovative education, and inclusive student support.

The successful candidate will demonstrate versatility in teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in health informatics, including computer programming for health data analytics using Python and/or R, applications of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) in healthcare, health data management, health application development, and clinical decision support systems. The faculty member will participate actively in program development and improvement; mentor and advise students with diverse student backgrounds, including in support of health informatics projects and capstone experiences; participate in the recruitment and review of applications for student admissions; attend regular health informatics program meetings and the department meetings, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure the curriculum remains innovative, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving field of health informatics, and engage in service to the department, College, university, and local or professional communities.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate shall have a doctorate (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Science, or related STEM discipline; demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching; and a commitment to creating inclusive, accessible spaces for all students. Candidates also are preferred who demonstrate the ability to teach applied machine learning, NLP, and clinical decision support in healthcare; have experience in teaching and mentoring students from different backgrounds in an inclusive setting, including in online teaching environments; and demonstrate evidence of collaborative and interdisciplinary work.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Health Services Administration and Policy offers accredited programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, including degrees in Health Policy and Management, and Health Informatics, along with graduate certificates in specialized areas such as Health Informatics, Global Health, Public Health Law Research, and Clinical Health Services Research. Faculty are engaged in teaching, research, and entrepreneurial activities that address healthcare financing, disparities and access to care, public health law, and the impact of health information technologies, big data analytics, and evolving methodologies. Under the leadership of Dr. Huanmei Wu, an accomplished biomedical informatics researcher, the department is advancing an exciting transformation that integrates health informatics, health services research, and health policy to drive innovation in digital health, artificial intelligence, and mobile health technologies.

THE COLLEGE: The Barnett College of Public Health’s mission is to educate, innovate, and transform to bring about healthy, equitable, and thriving communities. Our CEPH-accredited College of Public Health embraces public health in all its disciplinary forms, fostering impactful teaching, scholarship, and interdisciplinary collaborations within and outside the college. We engage in interprofessional education, community and clinical practice, impactful research, and service learning, approaching our work with cultural humility as we advocate for positive change and prepare leaders to address the most pressing issues of our time. Social justice has always driven our efforts, and we understand that individual health outcomes are intricately tied to the larger systems we inhabit. The College consists of academic units in the public health disciplines, health professions, and the School of Social Work, enrolling approximately 4,200 students. We value differences among our faculty and believe that we can better serve and understand our communities through the diversity of our faculty.The College is staffed by a robust complement of seasoned professionals within our Offices of Admissions and Recruitment, Communications and Marketing, Information Technology, Research Administration, and Academic Affairs. The College also is home to the Biostatistics Core, which offers comprehensive biostatistical consultation and computational services to researchers in the College of Public Health and throughout Temple University. Temple’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching provides outstanding programs and one-onone mentoring and consultation to faculty and instructors to promote and support excellence in teaching.

THE UNIVERSITY: Temple University, founded in 1884, is a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) institution and one of the nation’s largest urban public research universities. Located in North Philadelphia, just 1.5 miles from Center City, Temple enrolls more than 30,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. As an anchor institution in North Philadelphia, Temple is deeply engaged with the surrounding community through educational partnerships, workforce development, and neighborhood initiatives. Faculty and students benefit from the university’s dynamic urban setting, vibrant campus life, and opportunities to contribute to research, teaching, and service that make a meaningful impact locally and globally. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

Applicants should submit:1. Cover letter addressing qualifications. 2. Curriculum vitae. 3. Statement of teaching philosophy. 4. Statement of contributions working effectively in an urban environment. 5. Contact information for three professional references.Apply via email to [email protected] . Contact Dr. Huanmei Wu, department chair, at [email protected] with questions or to make nominations. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is fille