Part-Time Term Faculty – Capstone Internship Coordinator

Department: College of Public Health

Classification: 12-month Instructional Faculty

Job Category: Instructional Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Part-time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Department of Health Administration and Policy educates students and conducts research in health systems management, health policy and health informatics. The department fields academic programs in Health Administration/Healthcare Management and Health Informatics at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels to prepare new leaders and experts in the use of technology, evidence-based decision making and health systems management to improve public health and the quality of healthcare.

About the Position:

The Part-Time (30 hours/week) Term Faculty member to coordinates the Capstone Internship Course Sequence within the CAHIIM-accredited BS in Health Informatics program. This role involves teaching, student mentoring, and coordination of internship experiences across a two-course sequence, beginning with a pre-internship preparation course and continuing through the supervised internship experience.

Responsibilities:

Teaching, Curriculum Delivery, and Service

• Delivers instruction in the pre-internship preparation course, focusing on readiness for professional practice, resume and cover letter development, interview techniques, and goal setting aligned with program competencies;
• Guides students through the internship experience by monitoring progress, assessing student learning, and providing feedback on required deliverables;
• Promotes integration of classroom knowledge with real-world informatics practice; and
• Serves on Department, CPH and University level faculty committees and working groups.

Student Support and Placement

• Advises and coaches students on securing internship placements that align with their career goals and skill levels;
• Facilitates matching of students to appropriate internship opportunities and oversee administrative aspects of placement; and
• Provides continuous student support throughout the internship, serving as a point of contact for problem-solving and reflection.

Program Coordination and Evaluation

• Maintains accurate records of internship sites, preceptors, student placements, and evaluation outcomes;
• Collaborates with program faculty and administrators to assess internship quality and implement improvements based on feedback from students and preceptors; and
• Contributes to CAHIIM accreditation efforts by documenting student internship outcomes and supporting required reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Information Systems, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related discipline;
• Professional experience in health informatics or a related field;
• Experience teaching or mentoring in higher education, preferably in health informatics or applied health sciences;
• Comprehensive knowledge of health informatics concepts, technologies, and applications across healthcare settings;
• Knowledge of curriculum development and effective teaching strategies for adult learners;
• Understanding of experiential learning practices, internship development, and professional preparation for students;
• Strong instructional skills, including experience teaching professional preparation and internship-related courses;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners;
• Relationship-building skills to establish and maintain internship site partnerships and preceptor networks;
• Student advising and coaching skills, particularly in preparing students for internship experiences and professional careers; and
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional partnerships with healthcare or health IT organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a related field;
• Familiarity with CAHIIM accreditation standards and the role of internships in competency-based education;
• Familiarity with CAHIIM accreditation standards and competency-based education models in health informatics;
• Awareness of healthcare delivery systems, public health organizations, and health IT industry environments;
• High level of organizational skills to manage multiple internship placements, evaluations, and administrative tasks simultaneously;
• Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution to support students and internship sites when challenges arise; and
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) and internship tracking platforms.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Part-Time Term Faculty – Capstone Internship Coordinator (Req#10002913) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information (one of which is a most recent supervisor), and provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a short teaching statement (two paragraphs) for review.

Posting Open Date: July 7, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  July 21, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes