Department
Health Administration Chair-OPSCompensation
General Description / Primary Purpose
Part-time adjunct faculty position in the Department of Health Administration. Adjunct faculty are employed on a semester-by-semester basis as needed and are non-tenure-earning.
Position Responsibilities
Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Candidates will serve as part-time faculty bringing expertise in their field and incorporating relevant real-life examples into the curriculum. Responsibilities include:
Developing course syllabi
Creating administering and grading assessments
Answering questions and providing additional support for students
Using Canvas to deliver course content
In addition hold office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair. Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule.
Required Qualifications
Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are: for one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University. May teach undergrad courses with Masters degree in specified discipline. Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.Working Hours
Part-time
Work Schedule
Varies
Supervision Exercised
This is not a supervisory role.
Anticipated Start Date
The position is expected to begin on 05/04/2026.
Compensation
Adjunct faculty are paid a minimum of $1150 per credit hour.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in health administration or closely related field from an accredited institution
Proficiency in computer software usage and Microsoft Office products (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook OneDrive)
Preferred Qualifications
An earned doctorate in Health Administration or closely related field
Experience in a Learning Experience (LMS) platform particularly the Canvas LMS
Previous experience teaching at a higher education institution
Additional Application Materials Required
In addition to completing the online application applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:
Current curriculum vitae
Cover letter
Names phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references which will be requested during the application review stage
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Job Posting Close Date
Open until filled.
Note: Adjunct postings may close at any time without notice.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents.
If you have any questions about this position please contact Pamela Niemczyk at or .
About the Department
The Department of Health Administration offers the following programs:
Bachelor of Health Management (BHM)
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA)
Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI)
Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
Our comprehensive programs are designed to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders through a blend of rigorous academic and real-world experiences. The Departments mission is to improve health care by creating and translating knowledge into policy and practice and educating healthcare leaders managers policymakers and practitioners. Our health administration education excellence is affirmed by CAHME accreditation and AUPHA certification.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background conjunction with the Universitys policy this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct sexual violence and child sexual abuse by or against any student employee contractor or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Equal Opportunity
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