What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Part-time - Public Health position at UMass Lowell?
General Summary of Position:
The Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is searching for part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach health information Management courses. Courses include Healthcare Law, Privacy and Security, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Healthcare Management, and Health Informatics.
Both online and in-person course teaching opportunities are available. Candidates will become an integral part of the program, working in collaboration with lead instructors. Teaching opportunities will vary by semester, with opportunities beginning in the Fall 2026.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, health policy, health communications, community health assessments, program planning, implementation and evaluation, and health econometrics. Prior experience in undergraduate/graduate teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems
- Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
- The Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
- Other AHIMA certifications
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, Union of Adjunct Faculty, Local 1596, UAW position. For Adjunct Faculty salaries, please refer to the salary chart for the rates. Adjunct Faculty Salary Chart (pdf) - January 2026
Please include a CV, cover letter, Teaching Statement/Philosophy and Teaching Sample with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of Teaching Evaluations is optional.
The University of Massachusetts President's Office welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.