Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Part-Time Term Faculty Capstone Internship Coordinator
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management - Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22030
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Part-Time Term Faculty
Capstone Internship Coordinator
The Part-Time (30 hours/week) Term Faculty member coordinates the Capstone Internship Course Sequence within the CAHIIM-accredited BS in Health Informatics program. This role involves teaching, student mentoring, and coordination of internship experiences across a two-course sequence, beginning with a pre-internship preparation course and continuing through the supervised internship experience. Responsibilities: Delivers instruction in the pre-internship preparation course, focusing on readiness for professional practice, resume and cover letter development, interview techniques, and goal setting aligned with program competencies; Guides students through the internship experience by monitoring progress, assessing student learning, and providing feedback on required deliverables; Promotes integration of classroom knowledge with real-world informatics practice; and Serves on Department, CPH and University level faculty committees and working groups. Student Support and Placement: Advises and coaches students on securing internship placements that align with their career goals and skill levels; Facilitates matching of students to appropriate internship opportunities and oversee administrative aspects of placement; and Provides continuous student support throughout the internship, serving as a point of contact for problem-solving and reflection. Program Coordination and Evaluation: Maintains accurate records of internship sites, preceptors, student placements, and evaluation outcomes; Collaborates with program faculty and administrators to assess internship quality and implement improvements based on feedback from students and preceptors; and Contributes to CAHIIM accreditation efforts by documenting student internship outcomes and supporting required reporting. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Health Informatics, Information Systems, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related discipline; Professional experience in health informatics or a related field; Experience teaching or mentoring in higher education, preferably in health informatics or applied health sciences; Comprehensive knowledge of health informatics concepts, technologies, and applications across healthcare settings; Knowledge of curriculum development and effective teaching strategies for adult learners; Understanding of experiential learning practices, internship development, and professional preparation for students; Strong instructional skills, including experience teaching professional preparation and internship-related courses; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners; Relationship-building skills to establish and maintain internship site partnerships and preceptor networks; Student advising and coaching skills, particularly in preparing students for internship experiences and professional careers; and Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional partnerships with healthcare or health IT organizations. Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in a related field; Familiarity with CAHIIM accreditation standards and the role of internships in competency-based education; Awareness of healthcare delivery systems, public health organizations, and health IT industry environments; High level of organizational skills to manage multiple internship placements, evaluations, and administrative tasks simultaneously; Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution to support students and internship sites when challenges arise; and Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) and internship tracking platforms. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for Part-Time Term Faculty
Capstone Internship Coordinator (Req#10002913) at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/ . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information (one of which is a most recent supervisor), and provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a short teaching statement (two paragraphs) for review. Posting Open Date: July 7, 2025 For Full Consideration, Apply by: July 21, 2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Capstone Internship Coordinator
The Part-Time (30 hours/week) Term Faculty member coordinates the Capstone Internship Course Sequence within the CAHIIM-accredited BS in Health Informatics program. This role involves teaching, student mentoring, and coordination of internship experiences across a two-course sequence, beginning with a pre-internship preparation course and continuing through the supervised internship experience. Responsibilities: Delivers instruction in the pre-internship preparation course, focusing on readiness for professional practice, resume and cover letter development, interview techniques, and goal setting aligned with program competencies; Guides students through the internship experience by monitoring progress, assessing student learning, and providing feedback on required deliverables; Promotes integration of classroom knowledge with real-world informatics practice; and Serves on Department, CPH and University level faculty committees and working groups. Student Support and Placement: Advises and coaches students on securing internship placements that align with their career goals and skill levels; Facilitates matching of students to appropriate internship opportunities and oversee administrative aspects of placement; and Provides continuous student support throughout the internship, serving as a point of contact for problem-solving and reflection. Program Coordination and Evaluation: Maintains accurate records of internship sites, preceptors, student placements, and evaluation outcomes; Collaborates with program faculty and administrators to assess internship quality and implement improvements based on feedback from students and preceptors; and Contributes to CAHIIM accreditation efforts by documenting student internship outcomes and supporting required reporting. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Health Informatics, Information Systems, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related discipline; Professional experience in health informatics or a related field; Experience teaching or mentoring in higher education, preferably in health informatics or applied health sciences; Comprehensive knowledge of health informatics concepts, technologies, and applications across healthcare settings; Knowledge of curriculum development and effective teaching strategies for adult learners; Understanding of experiential learning practices, internship development, and professional preparation for students; Strong instructional skills, including experience teaching professional preparation and internship-related courses; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners; Relationship-building skills to establish and maintain internship site partnerships and preceptor networks; Student advising and coaching skills, particularly in preparing students for internship experiences and professional careers; and Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional partnerships with healthcare or health IT organizations. Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in a related field; Familiarity with CAHIIM accreditation standards and the role of internships in competency-based education; Awareness of healthcare delivery systems, public health organizations, and health IT industry environments; High level of organizational skills to manage multiple internship placements, evaluations, and administrative tasks simultaneously; Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution to support students and internship sites when challenges arise; and Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) and internship tracking platforms. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for Part-Time Term Faculty
Capstone Internship Coordinator (Req#10002913) at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/ . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information (one of which is a most recent supervisor), and provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a short teaching statement (two paragraphs) for review. Posting Open Date: July 7, 2025 For Full Consideration, Apply by: July 21, 2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer