Assistant Professor, Informatics (Tenure Track)

at Loyola University Of Chicago in Maywood, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Details Position Details Job Title Assistant Professor, Informatics (Tenure-Track) Position Title Assistant Professor, Informatics (Tenure Track) Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Location Code SURGERY (06740A) Department Name SURGERY Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No Duties and Responsibilities Salary Range:

$96,000 - $237,000

Benefits Information:

https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/ The Department of Surgery (primary appointment) and the Department of Health Informatics and Data Science (secondary appointment) at Loyola University Chicago are seeking a candidate for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. The successful appointee will collaborate closely with Dr. Vivian Gahtan, Chair of Surgery, and the Center Director for the Center for Health Outcomes and Informatics Research (CHOIR). As this is a tenure-track position, the faculty member will be expected to perform research and have an active role in teaching and service.

Qualifications Required:

Possession of a terminal degree in Medicine, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, or an analogous field. Profound knowledge in data science methodologies, especially in Health Informatics. This skillset encompasses, but is not restricted to, machine learning, deep learning, and network science.

Preferred:

A demonstrated interest or previous experience in creating and improving graduate-level courses that focus on healthcare informatics and precision public health. Demonstrated capability to forge robust collaborations with professionals in the health and healthcare sectors. Expertise in natural language processing pertinent to clinical notes, adeptness in data integration, and proficiency in Electronic Health Record EHR integration.

Ideal:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate potential for developing a strong independent research program. Experience or potential to secure extramural funding will be highly valued. A keen interest in contributing to the departments' graduate programs and related coursework. Proven ability or potential to establish strong collaborations with healthcare professionals at the institution, in the region, and nationally. Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Candidates must have a terminal degree in Medicine, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, or an analogous field. The candidate must also have profound knowledge in data science methodologies, especially in Health Informatics. This skillset encompasses, but is not restricted to, machine learning, deep learning, and network science. Open Date 10/01/2025 Close Date Salary Range $96,000 - $237,000 Additional Salary Information This salary range is for a 12-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. Special Instructions to Applicants Please submit all applications at Loyola Careers portal and note that references will not be contacted without applicant's approval. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but we encourage early submissions as reviews will occur on a rolling basis. About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola... For full info follow application link. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account