The University of Chicago?s Department of Pediatrics and the Institute for Population and Precision Health seek a part-time Lecturer. The position is part-time and not benefits eligible. 

In collaboration with the course director, the appointee will develop and teach an introductory course covering ethical and legal questions in clinical research and healthcare data. Students will be exposed to a broad range of topics, including hospital decision support tools, electronic health record implementation, privacy and security of healthcare data, genomic testing, and authorship and peer review. The course will be a required course for students in the Master of Science in Precision Health program but may also be open to other students with permission of the instructor. A syllabus from a previous course exists, but the Lecturer has flexibility to implement changes as they see fit with the approval of the program director.

Courses run for nine weeks, with the tenth week for a final project or exam. It is preferable that the course meets in the late afternoon/early evening either 1 or 2 days a week for a total of 3 hours, although the exact day(s)/time(s) will be determined in consultation with the Lecturer. The class is offered in-person on the University?s main campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must have: 1) a minimum of a Master?s degree in Informatics, Biomedical Sciences, Ethics or a related field, or an MSN or MD with advanced training in informatics, clinical ethics, or clinical research. PhD in Informatics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field is preferred; and 2) experience as the primary instructor for a graduate level course.

To be considered, those interested must apply through the University of Chicago?s Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/130412 and upload: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) contact information for three references. Review of applications will end when the position is filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University?s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

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Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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