Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Faculty in Health Informatics

Temple University

Department of Health Services Administration and Policy

Position Title : Assistant Professor Tenure Track Faculty in Health Informatics

Location : Philadelphia, PA

Application Deadline : Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled Anticipated Start Date : Fall 2026

Position Summary : The Temple University Barnett College of Public Health Department of Health Services Administration and Policy invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Health Informatics, with the successful candidate joining our faculty 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 be expected to establish and sustain a funded research program with a strong record of publications and scholarly engagement in health informatics. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to, applications of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), and large language models (LLMs) in health data analytics. The position requires a demonstrated commitment to foster interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues in public health, medicine, computer science, engineering, pharmacy, and related fields. In addition to research, the faculty member will teach courses such as health informatics fundamentals, AI / ML for health professionals, NLP and LLMs in healthcare, health data governance and security, and health data analytics. Responsibilities also include mentoring master's and doctoral students, supervising dissertations, and contributing to program development, curriculum development and innovation, and departmental, College, and university service.

Qualifications : The successful candidate shall have a doctorate (PhD, MD, or equivalent) awarded prior to the anticipated start date in Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related STEM discipline; a clear research agenda with high potential for both extramural funding and excellence in teaching; and a commitment to creating inclusive, accessible spaces for all students. Preferred characteristics include an e stablished research and peer-review publication record demonstrating the application of cutting-edge informatics technologies (e.g., AI, ML, NLP / LLMs) in health informatics research, patient data management (including electronic health records), health data analytics, decision support systems, clinical informatics, and patient data privacy and security; demonstrated success in working with doctoral students; evidence of interdisciplinary education, research, and practice; experience teaching and mentoring students from different backgrounds in an inclusive setting; and / or 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-on-one 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.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit :

• Cover letter addressing qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Statement of research interests.
• Statement of contributions working effectively in an urban environment.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Apply via email to nicole.ruffin@temple.edu. Contact Dr. Huanmei Wu, department chair, at huanmei.wu@temple.edu with questions or to make nominations. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

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