Associate or Assistant Clinical Professor - Associate Chief Medical Informatics

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," consisting of faculty, students, and staff who make the university unique. Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a collaborative and visionary physician leader to serve as its Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer (ACMIO). This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation at the intersection of clinical care and health information technology within a leading academic health system. The ACMIO will report directly to the Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) and have a dotted line to a clinical chair within the Keck School of Medicine. This hybrid position requires at least four days per week dedicated to informatics responsibilities, with the remaining day available for clinical duties or other activities within the Keck School of Medicine, as coordinated with leadership. Education, Qualifications, and Responsibilities: Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in California. Board certification in an ACGME-recognized specialty is required; certification in Clinical Informatics or an advanced degree such as an MBA, MPH, MHA, or MMM is preferred. The ACMIO will provide informatics leadership across Keck Medicine of USC facilities, supporting digital transformation efforts, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and clinical workflows. The role involves fostering relationships across departments, promoting provider engagement, and advancing clinical decision support tools, data analytics, and IT solutions to enhance patient care. The candidate should have at least four years of progressive leadership experience as a physician leader, with recent clinical practice preferred. Deep understanding of medical informatics, clinical systems implementation, and change management is essential. Familiarity with health IT trends, tools, and best practices, especially with electronic medical records across multiple facilities, is required. Experience in quality improvement, outcomes management, and organizational change is critical. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to engage a wide range of stakeholders, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, IT staff, and administrators. Cerner / Oracle Health experience is preferred. The ACMIO will participate in advisory groups, support education and training, and foster collaboration across departments. This role requires a mission-driven leader committed to high ethical standards, teamwork, and shaping the future of care delivery at Keck Medicine of USC. The annual salary range will be determined based on experience and other factors during the hiring process. Education MD or DO degree Minimum Experience / Knowledge At least 4 years of leadership experience as a physician leader Active clinical practice preferred within the last few months Experience with medical informatics, clinical systems implementation, and process redesign Familiarity with health IT products and trends Practical experience in health IT system design, implementation, and optimization Experience in quality and performance improvement Leadership experience in organizational change, especially with electronic medical records across multiple facilities Excellent interpersonal skills to engage diverse clinical and non-clinical staff Strong communication skills for decision-making and stakeholder engagement Cerner / Oracle Health experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Medical license in California or eligibility to obtain one within days Board certification in an ACGME-recognized specialty Board certification in Clinical Informatics or related advanced degree preferred Accountabilities Report primarily to the CMIO with a dotted line to a Keck School of Medicine clinical chair Work at least 4 days per week on informatics activities; remaining time for clinical duties or other activities This is a hybrid role with in-person and remote work options Provide clinical informatics services across Keck Medicine facilities Uphold high ethical standards, lead collaboratively, and represent provider and patient interests Promote system thinking, active listening, and respectful responses Leverage clinical data and presentation skills to foster teamwork and collaboration Lead advisory groups, build trust, and support education and training efforts Drive clinical transformation through advanced use of information and technology Enhance provider engagement with clinical information systems Support training initiatives and peer support for clinicians Collaborate with hospital, medical school, and community practice leaders Perform other duties as assigned USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. USC provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. For inquiries, contact USC Human Resources.

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