Brandeis University’s Online Health Informatics Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for RHIN 121 Implementation Science and Change Management in Health Systems for the Fall-2 2026 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Science in Health Informatics.

As healthcare organizations are being held more accountable for quality care, there has been attention focused on the adoption of evidence-based care into workflows. Managing the change requires application of implementation science frameworks (CFIR, RE‑AIM), stakeholder engagement, training design, fidelity measurement, and sustainment strategies for health system adoption of digital interventions.This course will enable students to apply the proper strategies to manage change.

Core Course Responsibilities Summary

• Course Logistics and Facilitation: Focuses on the organized and timely rollout of course content, maintaining consistent communication through weekly announcements, and ensuring all instructional activities occur within university-approved digital platforms.

• Instructor Presence and Engagement: Centers on building an active teaching persona by hosting live introductory sessions, facilitating weekly academic discourse in forums, and maintaining regular availability for student consultation.

• Individual Feedback and Grading: Emphasizes the professional obligation to provide transparent, rubric-based evaluations and supportive commentary on student work within a standardized weekly timeframe.

• Professional Conduct and Standards: Requires adherence to university communication protocols, the promotion of respectful online "netiquette," and ensuring the course meets accessibility and technical visibility standards before and during the term.

Qualifications:

• Required:

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Implementation Science, Health Informatics, Organizational Science, or a related field

  • Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in leading, planning, or assessing implementation projects in real-world healthcare settings using the CFIR

  • Professional experience applying implementation science principles specifically to health information technology, including electronic health record (EHR) systems and decision support systems

  • At least 1 year of teaching or training experience (preferably online/asynchronous)

  • Experience with online instruction

  • Excellent communication and teaching skills in an online learning environment.

• Preferred:

  • Prior online teaching experience at the graduate level 

  • Knowledge of global learner personas and culturally responsive pedagogy

  • Familiarity with Moodle LMS and digital authoring tools (e.g., H5P)

Interested candidates should submit:

A cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and teaching experience.

A current CV or resume.

Contact information for three professional references.

Application review begins June 1, 2026 though we will continue to accept submissions on an ongoing basis.

This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509.

Compensation for this positon is: $6573.15

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