The Smart Healthcare Hub is a newly established strategic initiative of Virginia Tech and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, with the mission to explore and improve the integration of technological systems and humans in healthcare. Our goal is to drive positive change through pioneering research, innovative programs, and cutting-edge analytic tools to revolutionize healthcare delivery. We invite applications for an open rank faculty position in Healthcare Operations and Business Analytics, a strategic position to strengthen interdisciplinary research and teaching at the interface of data science, operations research, and health technology. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the position and opportunities for immediate leadership and cross-college opportunities, preference will be given to those with an established track record in publishing high-quality research and securing external funding.

A PhD and or PhD equivalent degree and expertise in clinical informatics, information systems/information technology, industrial engineering, operations research, computer science, or a related field.
The candidate must have a demonstrated track record of publications in recognized, leading journals, supported by experience developing and applying advanced analytical methods.
A track record of extramural funding from federal sources or other sources, and knowledge of healthcare systems, electronic health records, and healthcare data standards are highly desirable.
Background of strong expertise in mathematical modelling, optimization, machine learning, AI, LLM, and data-driven decision-making.

Have expertise across a multitude of domains (e.g., clinical informatics, human factors, healthcare business intelligence, systems process engineering, etc.).

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

Commensurate with rank.

40

02/20/2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Please provide a list of publications. 

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine:

In partnership with Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech, and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, VTC School of Medicine is a cornerstone of one of the nation’s premier health and biomedical research ecosystems. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and 40 miles from the Virginia Tech main campus in Blacksburg, VTCSOM provides abundant opportunities to deliver innovative, discovery-based medical education in a community-based, picturesque setting.

Its innovative curriculum includes robust, longitudinal mentored research training and a major curricular emphasis on health systems science and interprofessional practice. Students are attracted to VTCSOM for its 99% match rate, including competitive specialties and programs. With a 2.3% acceptance rate, VTCSOM receives over 6,400 applications and is poised for continued enrollment growth.

About Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business:

Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business’s mission is to empower public service leaders to create and implement innovative policies with sustainable impacts on the public good. The Department of Business Information Technology (BIT) includes a major in Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (CMA) and two other degree options in Decision Support Systems (DSS) and Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSM). Faculty members in BIT have expertise in security, privacy, risk management, data ethics, data governance, data analytics, machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, operations research, and decision support systems. Candidates should have the appropriate academic background and expertise to teach and conduct research in such areas as information security, risk management, privacy management, ethics, data governance, machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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