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Indiana University School of Informatics, IUPUI
Director in Health Informatics 

The Indiana University School of Informatics at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) invites applicants for the position of Director of Health Informatics, a multidisciplinary research and teaching program.   
Candidates for this position should possess an advanced degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science/Information Technology, Medical Informatics or a related field and an established record of teaching and research in a health-related area. Candidates should have created or have the potential to create a sustainable externally funded research program. The responsibilities of the position include directing the health informatics graduate program and working with local and national organizations to promote and further develop the health informatics graduate educational and research programs. 
The Indiana University School of Informatics is situated on the academic medical center campus, home to the Indiana University School of Medicine. The Director of Health Informatics will lead the collaboration between the School of Informatics and other healthcare and life and science units on the IUPUI campus. This effort will include increasing collaborative partnerships with the Regenstrief Institute, an internationally recognized informatics and healthcare research organization which has pioneered electronic medical records, computerized provider order entry, clinical decision support, regional health networks, and many of the data standards that drive them. The Health Informatics program also enjoys the strong support of and collaboration with the Roudebush VA Medical Center, Clarian Health (one of the largest health care organizations in the Midwest), the Schools of Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, and local health care organizations. 
Current areas of faculty research include electronic medical records, health data exchange, biomedical system and interface design, standards and terminology for health data, clinical decision support, consumer health informatics, technology to enhance patient safety, telehealth application development and implementation, cost reimbursement, integrated health information systems, health and serious interactive game design, health IT/human-centered design, and usability testing.
The Economist (6/6/09) recently stated, "Although every state wants to be a hub for life science, Indiana really is one." Indiana's comprehensive strengths and leadership in health and health information technology are coordinated by BioCrossroads, a statewide initiative which partners with research institutions, global companies, philanthropic organizations and government to advance growth and innovation. The website http://www.exibhitindiana.com/ includes an overview of the state's many assets in health information technology.
The School of Informatics (IUPUI) has three baccalaureate programs (Health Information Administration, Informatics, and Media Arts & Science), four master's programs (Bioinformatics, Health Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, and Media Arts & Science) and Ph.D. programs in Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, and Human-Computer Interaction.  Nearly 1,000 students are enrolled in the school's programs, which feature state-of-the art facilities, fully equipped classrooms, laboratories and offices in its new building.  Financial support for the school's programs and faculty is outstanding.  For information on the Indiana University School of Informatics, IUPUI, please see http://www.informatics.iupui.edu.
Scholars and professionals with a demonstrated ability for contributions in teaching, research and administrative experiences are encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Electronically submit a statement of research interests, plans for building a strong health informatics research and academic program, curriculum vita and five names of reference or mail to:
Teresa Stukey
Indiana University School of Informatics 
535 W Michigan Street, IT 475
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3103 	
Email: tstukey@iupui.edu

To ensure full consideration, please submit your materials by February 1, 2010.
The School of Informatics is eager to consider applications from women and people of color. Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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$100,000 - 130,000
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Director in Health Informatics
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02/01/10