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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona

Faculty Program Lead - Master of Science in Health Informatics - College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

Health InformaticsFull-Time

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Job Description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for.

As a full-time Faculty Master of Science in Health Informatics Program Lead, you’ll be responsible for full program oversight to ensure high quality and accreditation/regulatory compliance.

This position reports to the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. Target start is immediate.

What You Will Do

Provide administrative leadership for the Health Information and informatics Programs and supervise faculty in designated program areas.

Ensure Students Are Equipped

  • Assess student performance through defined student outcomes.
  • Ensure educational needs of the student, community, and stakeholders are met.
  • Provide instructional support to students and faculty based on the needs of the program and the college
  • Administer the program according to the mission, strategic plan, policies, procedures and agreements of the university and College of Nursing and Health Care Professions.
  • Ensure compliance with national accreditation standards.
  • Assist with recruitment of faculty and provide a positive on-boarding experience.
  • Provide leadership, management, and direction to program faculty.
  • Serve as liaison for GCU and other significant community stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely communication and information to all stakeholders.
  • Attend sessions to facilitate communication and problem resolution between students and the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions.
  • Work collaboratively within the college and all departments for program and student success.
  • Communicate student issues to the appropriate college/university department for resolution.
  • Conduct follow-up calls with students and all stakeholders to ensure problem closure.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

Doctorate Required

  • Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a university setting required.
  • Required work experience in the Industry of Informatics, technology and Information management.
  • Excellent communication and team skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, preceptors, faculty, and college and university leaders.
  • Microsoft Office Suite skills required.
  • Must successfully pass a drug test.

Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Why Work at GCU

Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

Free Covered Parking

We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

Free on-site gyms on campus

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative leadership for the Health Informatics program and supervise faculty to ensure high-quality education and regulatory compliance. Serve as a liaison for community stakeholders and manage student performance outcomes.

Requirements

A doctorate degree is required along with at least two years of university-level work experience. Candidates must also possess professional experience in informatics, technology, and information management.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Accreditation complianceFaculty supervisionStudent assessmentStakeholder managementRelationship building

Health Informatics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Health Informatics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Grand Canyon University

Higher Education
Phoenix, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401K Savings Plan
Generous Time Off Plan
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off to Volunteer
Free Covered Parking
Education Tuition Discount Program