Temporary Program Developer, Online Master of Science, Health Informatics (Part-Time)

Brandeis University’s Rabb School of Continuing and Professional Studies is seeking a Part-Time Program Developer to lead the creation and submission of a comprehensive proposal for an Online Master of Science in Health Informatics. This role is central to designing a graduate program that prepares professionals to harness data, technology, and clinical insights to improve healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and system efficiency.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in health informatics, clinical data systems, curriculum design, and market research, with a clear understanding of how digital health tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and analytics are transforming medical practice. The program must be built to reflect real-world healthcare scenarios, industry-aligned competencies, and emerging workforce needs, ensuring graduates are equipped to lead in hospitals, health systems, research institutions, and public health agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Research and Needs Assessment

• Conduct a comprehensive market analysis to assess demand for a graduate program in health informatics, focusing on national and global healthcare trends.

• Identify high-growth career pathways such as clinical informatics specialist, health data analyst, EHR systems manager, and digital health strategist.

• Evaluate competitor programs to define Brandeis’s unique positioning, emphasizing interdisciplinary relevance and practical application.

• Translate market insights into curriculum priorities and learner outcomes.

Curriculum Design and Development

• Collaborate with faculty, healthcare professionals, and instructional designers to build a curriculum that integrates informatics theory with hands-on clinical data applications.

• Ensure courses incorporate real-world case studies, health IT platforms, and project-based learning that mirror challenges in clinical settings.

• Align course objectives with professional standards and certifications (e.g., CAHIIM, AMIA, HL7, Epic, Cerner).

• Embed ethical data use, patient privacy, interoperability, and clinical decision support into the learning experience.

Program Proposal Development

• Lead the drafting and submission of a formal program proposal, including all documentation required for Brandeis University’s internal review and approval.

• Develop a clear implementation roadmap, with milestones for curriculum development, faculty onboarding, and program launch.

• Coordinate with academic and administrative stakeholders to ensure alignment with institutional goals and quality standards.

• Include a modular academic structure in the proposal that comprises:

  • One master’s degree program designed to address high-demand workforce competencies

  • Two master’s certificates that draw from the degree curriculum and offer targeted, stackable credentials aligned with employer needs

  • Three micro-credentials focused on discrete, skill-based outcomes that reflect both the scope of the degree and specific workforce priorities

Budget Development

• Prepare a comprehensive budget that supports program development, including instructional design, technology integration, marketing, and faculty recruitment.

• Identify potential funding sources, healthcare partnerships, or grant opportunities to support long-term program sustainability.

Advisory Council Formation

• Establish an advisory council of clinical informatics leaders, academic experts, and healthcare executives to guide program relevance and innovation.

• Leverage the council’s insights to ensure the curriculum reflects current tools, methodologies, and employer expectations.

• Engage the council in shaping capstone experiences, mentorship opportunities, and external collaborations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Health Informatics, Public Health, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field.

• Experience in higher education program development, curriculum design, or instructional design—preferably in an online format.

• Deep understanding of healthcare informatics trends, clinical workflows, and digital health technologies.

• Proven ability to conduct market research and translate findings into actionable program strategies.

• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.

• Experience managing budgets and working with advisory councils is a plus.

Employment Details:

This is a part-time term position with flexible hours. The anticipated duration of this appointment is approximately one to one and a half months, commencing on the start date and concluding with the submission of the program proposal. Subject to the program’s development and institutional needs, continued engagement may be considered through a final potential end date of March 15, 2026.

Compensation will be hourly-based, and aligned with the scope of work required to meet the program development benchmarks by the expected deadlines:

• Market Research and Needs Assessment

• Curriculum Design and Development

• Program Proposal Submission

• Budget Planning

• Advisory Council Formation

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