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Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
POSITION INFORMATION
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title Program Director, Health Information Technology (HIT) - Assistant Professor of Practice
Requisition 202600020F
Rank Assistant Professor of Practice
FLSA status Exempt
Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience
Position Type Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College Polytechnic College
Department Polytechnic College
Open Date 03/03/2026
Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46380
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Chad Hargrave
Title Vice President of Research & Strategic Partnerships
2424 Sam Houston Avenue, B8
Huntsville, TX 77340
Contact Phone 936-294-1538
Contact Email cwhargrave@shsu.edu
DUTIES PERFORMED IN THE USUAL COURSE OF THE JOB
The Program Director, in collaboration with college leadership, provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Health Information Technology (HIT) program, and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program and curriculum development/management, budget development/management, maintaining programmatic accreditation/external partnerships and providing operational supervision to full and part time faculty and staff in the program.
Instructional responsibilities require a strong HIT skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an online and face-to-face instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time instructional staff and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out administrative duties related to the program.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Master’s degree or higher in the teaching discipline;
or: Master’s degree in any discipline, with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline;
or: Bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline;
or: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate hours in the teaching discipline or related field;
or: Associate’s degree in the teaching discipline PLUS 3 years of relevant full-time work experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION
Relevant professional experience in the field required to design and assess program goals and student outcomes. Demonstrated teaching experience in Health Information Technology (HIT) or related field within a post-secondary institution or professional setting required to develop and deliver course content. Experience with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board standards and procedures for workforce education. Experience maintaining institutional and industry specific accreditations. Experience with online instructional delivery systems and learning management systems. Experience developing instructional teams and experience with direct employee supervision and management.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience/skills in the following.
Administrative:
- Compliance with state and programmatic accreditation standards.
- Establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Course scheduling and instructional assignments.
- Faculty/instructor hiring and onboarding.
- Faculty/instructor/staff annual performance evaluations.
- Managing faculty/instructor/staff complaints and concerns.
- Departmental meetings.
- Student success initiatives to enhance retention and graduation rates.
- Enrollment success initiatives to meet and exceed enrollment targets.
- Student support activities such as advising and hearing/addressing student complaints.
- Budget planning and management.
- Management of space and technological needs.
- Professional development to advance teaching and leadership skills.
- Program review and assessment.
- Internship and cooperative education programs.
- Advisory committees and industry partnerships.
Teaching:
- Curriculum development and delivery.
- Pedagogical practices and instructional materials for various student populations.
- Various teaching modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
- Instructional support materials such as syllabi, media, etc.
- Curriculum review and updates with changing industry standards.
- Assessment of student learning outcomes.
General:
- Clear communication, adaptability, responsibility, and integrity.
- Ability to work collaboratively across institutional offices/divisions.
- Promoting a collegial working environment.
- Records retention and data collection, processing, and reporting.
- Strategic decision making and problem solving.
- External grant funding.
- Other duties as assigned.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive university located in East Texas, approximately 65 miles north of Houston, with an enrolment of about 22,000 students. The Polytechnic College is the newest college at Sam Houston State University with a mission to meet the needs of industry for high-skill employees. The SHSU Polytechnic College offers industry-aligned workforce/technical educational programs that result in lower-level credentials (certificates and associates degrees), providing students with industry-aligned skills required for successful employment in high-demand occupations throughout the SHSU service area (Greater Houston and Southeast Texas). The college engages a large network of industry partners to ensure a contemporary and practical curriculum that generates high quality employment opportunities for graduates.
Interested applicants should apply online. Preference will be given to applications received by 23 March 2026, but the search will continue until the position is filled.
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO STATEMENT
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
INTRODUCTION
Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
POSITION INFORMATION
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title Program Director, Health Information Technology (HIT) - Assistant Professor of Practice
Requisition 202600020F
Rank Assistant Professor of Practice
FLSA status Exempt
Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience
Position Type Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College Polytechnic College
Department Polytechnic College
Open Date 03/03/2026
Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46380
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Chad Hargrave
Title Vice President of Research & Strategic Partnerships
2424 Sam Houston Avenue, B8
Huntsville, TX 77340
Contact Phone 936-294-1538
Contact Email cwhargrave@shsu.edu
DUTIES PERFORMED IN THE USUAL COURSE OF THE JOB
The Program Director, in collaboration with college leadership, provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Health Information Technology (HIT) program, and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program and curriculum development/management, budget development/management, maintaining programmatic accreditation/external partnerships and providing operational supervision to full and part time faculty and staff in the program.
Instructional responsibilities require a strong HIT skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an online and face-to-face instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time instructional staff and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out administrative duties related to the program.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Master’s degree or higher in the teaching discipline;
or: Master’s degree in any discipline, with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline;
or: Bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline;
or: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate hours in the teaching discipline or related field;
or: Associate’s degree in the teaching discipline PLUS 3 years of relevant full-time work experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION
Relevant professional experience in the field required to design and assess program goals and student outcomes. Demonstrated teaching experience in Health Information Technology (HIT) or related field within a post-secondary institution or professional setting required to develop and deliver course content. Experience with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board standards and procedures for workforce education. Experience maintaining institutional and industry specific accreditations. Experience with online instructional delivery systems and learning management systems. Experience developing instructional teams and experience with direct employee supervision and management.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience/skills in the following.
Administrative:
- Compliance with state and programmatic accreditation standards.
- Establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Course scheduling and instructional assignments.
- Faculty/instructor hiring and onboarding.
- Faculty/instructor/staff annual performance evaluations.
- Managing faculty/instructor/staff complaints and concerns.
- Departmental meetings.
- Student success initiatives to enhance retention and graduation rates.
- Enrollment success initiatives to meet and exceed enrollment targets.
- Student support activities such as advising and hearing/addressing student complaints.
- Budget planning and management.
- Management of space and technological needs.
- Professional development to advance teaching and leadership skills.
- Program review and assessment.
- Internship and cooperative education programs.
- Advisory committees and industry partnerships.
Teaching:
- Curriculum development and delivery.
- Pedagogical practices and instructional materials for various student populations.
- Various teaching modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
- Instructional support materials such as syllabi, media, etc.
- Curriculum review and updates with changing industry standards.
- Assessment of student learning outcomes.
General:
- Clear communication, adaptability, responsibility, and integrity.
- Ability to work collaboratively across institutional offices/divisions.
- Promoting a collegial working environment.
- Records retention and data collection, processing, and reporting.
- Strategic decision making and problem solving.
- External grant funding.
- Other duties as assigned.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive university located in East Texas, approximately 65 miles north of Houston, with an enrolment of about 22,000 students. The Polytechnic College is the newest college at Sam Houston State University with a mission to meet the needs of industry for high-skill employees. The SHSU Polytechnic College offers industry-aligned workforce/technical educational programs that result in lower-level credentials (certificates and associates degrees), providing students with industry-aligned skills required for successful employment in high-demand occupations throughout the SHSU service area (Greater Houston and Southeast Texas). The college engages a large network of industry partners to ensure a contemporary and practical curriculum that generates high quality employment opportunities for graduates.
Interested applicants should apply online. Preference will be given to applications received by 23 March 2026, but the search will continue until the position is filled.
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO STATEMENT
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Health Information Technology
Align your credentials to the right TN category
Health IT roles must qualify under 'Computer Systems Analyst' on the USMCA TN list. A degree in health informatics, computer science, or a related field strengthens your case. A general IT background without a qualifying degree can get your petition rejected at the border.
Target employers with active EHR implementation projects
Hospitals, integrated health systems, and health insurers running Epic, Cerner, or Oracle Health deployments routinely need TN-eligible analysts. Job postings referencing system migrations, interoperability mandates, or HIPAA compliance upgrades signal employers with immediate sponsorship need.
Request a TN support letter that names your specific duties
Your employer's support letter must describe your role in terms that map to 'Computer Systems Analyst,' not just your job title. Vague letters citing generic IT responsibilities are a common denial trigger at the port of entry for Health IT applicants.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring TN visas
Search Migrate Mate to identify health sector employers with recent visa filings who are experienced with work visa sponsorship. This cuts time spent on employers unfamiliar with visa processes or unwilling to provide the required support letter for TN status.
Prepare for port-of-entry processing if you're Canadian
Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a land border or airport without a prior visa appointment. Bring your degree transcripts, the employer support letter, and your offer letter. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, so incomplete documents cause same-day denials.
Understand how HIPAA compliance roles affect your TN description
Roles focused on privacy audits or regulatory compliance can blur the line between legal and IT work. Your employer's letter should frame duties around system analysis and data architecture rather than policy enforcement to stay clearly within the TN Computer Systems Analyst category.
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Find Health Information Technology JobsHealth Information Technology TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Health Information Technology qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Health IT professionals typically qualify under the USMCA's 'Computer Systems Analyst' category. The role must involve analyzing, designing, or managing health data systems rather than general administrative or clerical tasks. Your degree should be in a computer science, health informatics, or related field to support the classification at the border or consulate.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Health IT professionals?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month wait for approval. H-1B requires entering a randomized lottery each spring with no guarantee of selection. For Health IT professionals from Canada or Mexico with a qualifying degree and a U.S. job offer, the TN is a faster and more predictable path to authorized employment.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead describing your job title, duties, your qualifications, the intended length of employment, and a statement that the role qualifies as a Computer Systems Analyst under USMCA. Canadian applicants bring this letter to the port of entry. Mexican applicants submit it as part of the consular visa application package.
Where can I find Health IT employers willing to sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for Health Information Technology roles at employers with recent visa filings, so you're not spending time on applications to companies unfamiliar with work visa sponsorship. This is especially useful for identifying health systems and insurers that routinely hire Canadian and Mexican professionals for specialized roles.
Can I switch Health IT employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You cannot begin work for a new employer until the new TN is approved. Canadians can apply at the port of entry the day they start with the new employer. Mexican citizens must obtain a new visa at a U.S. consulate before starting the new role. Plan the transition carefully to avoid any unauthorized work period.
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