Assistant Professor of Health Administration and Community Health

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in health administration and community health, with a clear emphasis on health administration.
• Maintain an active program of research and scholarly activity in health administration, health care systems, or other relevant health-related fields.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship that supports student success and professional development in health administration.
• Contribute meaningful service to the University, the profession, and the broader community.

About the Role

This position is housed within the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions and will begin August 1, 2026.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in health-related field is required.
• Applicants with ABD status will be considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree will be completed by the end of their first year of employment.
• If employment starts in August 2026, terminal degree must be completed by the end of July 2027.
• Demonstrated interest, experience, or scholarship in health administration.
• Evidence of effective team-oriented collaboration.
• Ongoing commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in health-related field.
• ABD status with a clear plan to complete doctoral degree by end of first year of employment.
• Completed terminal degree by end of July 2027.
• Interest, experience, or scholarship in health administration.
• Effective team-oriented collaboration.
• Ongoing commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service.

Skills

• Teaching skills in health administration and community health.
• Research and scholarly activity in health administration, health care systems, or other relevant health-related fields.
• Academic advising and mentorship.
• Service contributions to the University, the profession, and the broader community.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Annual Salary

Schedule

10-month, tenure-track faculty position.

Contact Information

To apply, click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the search committee chair. Application materials should include a letter of application, current curriculum vitae/resume, and unofficial transcripts.

Search Committee Chair

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Erin Reynolds, search committee chair, at ereynolds@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date

April 16, 2026

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.