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Iowa State University Assistant Teaching Professor in Digital Health in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Assistant Teaching Professor in Digital Health
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University invites candidates to apply for a term faculty teaching position at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank. Responsibilities primarily include teaching online graduate courses in the Master of Digital Health (MDH) Program, although course assignments may evolve over time. The MDH program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to navigate the dynamic landscape of digital health. This unique integration of health sciences and digital innovation positions the Department of Kinesiology at the forefront of education that bridges the gap between technology and human well-being. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in digital health (or a closely related field) to collaborate with the world-renowned faculty in the Kinesiology Department to educate graduate students on the latest digital health industry trends and advance the field to increase efficiency, affordability, and accessibility in healthcare and health systems.
The program's curriculum has been precisely crafted to encompass a comprehensive range of digital health topics, including data analytics, personalized medicine, telemedicine, wearable technologies, and behavioral interventions. The curriculum not only addresses the latest industry trends but also emphasizes the ethical, regulatory, and policy dimensions of digital health - a critical component in today's rapidly evolving population health and healthcare landscape. Teaching responsibilities will be in one or more of these areas.
The candidate will play a key role as a part of a collaborative project with other faculty to design the MDH curriculum, bring teaching innovation and new ideas to these courses. The position also involves service work within the department, especially with regards to MDH affairs, as well as other parts of the life of the department, college, and university.
The successful candidate will have excellent teaching, teamwork, and communications skills and provide a pedagogically effective and welcoming learning experience for students with various backgrounds. This is a 12-month position with an initial one-year term. This position has the possibility of renewal contingent upon budget, department staffing needs, and following a successful departmental review.
Objectives of the Master of Digital Health Program:
Incorporate digital technologies such as mobile applications, sensors, wearables, and telehealth into the delivery of health interventions (e.g. exercise, injury prevention, physical therapy and rehabilitation, cardiovascular health, sleep improvement, chronic disease management, smoking cessation).
Analyze individual and population level data to develop efficient solutions for target populations.
Integrate innovative technologies to target multiple layers of influence including patients, providers, programs, environments, and policies as to empower patients in the self-management of their physical activity and health and the health of their families.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD or terminal degree in Kinesiology or closely related area. ABD candidates considered; degree must be conferred by appointment start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
College teaching or applied experience in the field of Digital Health
Ability to teach one or more of the following courses:
Foundations of Digital Health
Research Methods and Ethics of Health Technologies
Analytics and AI for Health Strategies
Behavioral Health and Technology: Strategies for Digital Adoption, Policy, and Impact
Digital Health Solutions for Physical Activity and Health
Health Data Management and Interoperability
Prognostic Insights and Innovative Rehabilitation Techniques for Advancing
Precision Medicine: Tailoring Digital Health Solutions
Disease Management and Public Health
Leading Inter-Professional Teams in Health Initiatives
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Kinesiology has a mission to “promote health and well-being by creating and disseminating knowledge about physical activity and healthy living to improve the lives of citizens of Iowa, the United States, and the world.”
Department Mission, Unit, and Strategic Plan: https://kin.hs.iastate.edu/staff-and-faculty/resources/mission-and-strategic-plan/
Department Unit/Website: https://kin.hs.iastate.edu/find-your-major/kinesiology-and-health/
Proposed Start Date:May 1, 2024
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:April 30, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter addressing qualifications for position
3) Contact Information for Three References, with at least one who can speak to teaching experience and/or potential
4) Statement of teaching experience and/or philosophy (1-2 pages)
For guaranteed consideration, please apply before February 23, 2024. Position is open until filled.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;• Generous leave plans;• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);• Life insurance and long-term disability;• Flexible Spending Accounts;• Various voluntary benefits and discounts;• Employee Assistance Program;• Wellbeing program.
Original Posting Date: February 5, 2024
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R13960
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