Faculty Lecturer - Part-Time (HPM-2275-1000)_fall_2026

Part-time Lecturer position outside the tenure stream to teach HPM 2275-1000, "Special Studies - Applied Leadership," in the 2026 Fall Term.

About the role

The Department of Health Policy and Management seeks a candidate with a master’s level degree to teach in the MHA and MPH programs. The ideal candidate will have intimate knowledge of Applied Leadership and experience with the latest developments impacting healthcare leadership and the evolving landscape of health policy. Special studies courses are for properly qualified students undertaking advanced study under the guidance of department faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach HPM 2275-1000, "Special Studies - Applied Leadership," a 1-credit course in the 2026 Fall Term.

Requirements

• Master’s level degree (required to teach in the MHA and MPH programs).
• Intimate knowledge of Applied Leadership and experience with current developments in healthcare leadership and health policy.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) required for consideration.

About the department

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Health Policy and Management’s Masters in Health Administration (MHA) is one of the oldest accredited programs in the U.S., currently ranked 12th by U.S. News and World Report. The department is part of the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, which ranks seventh in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. The School of Public Health has nearly 600 students, 156 full-time faculty members, and over 500 staff members.

The department’s mission is to improve public health through better planning, design, management, and evaluation of health services organizations. Core disciplines include health economics, health services research, human resource management, health policy, law, ethics, and organization studies applied to healthcare. Faculty engage in multidisciplinary research addressing health policy, health services delivery, outcome measurement, patient safety, leadership, and organization management.

The department offers multiple degree programs, including an accredited Master’s in Health Administration, a joint MHA/MBA program, a Master’s of Public Health, a Master’s of Science in Health Services Research and Policy, and a PhD in Health Services Research and Policy. The department has over $22 million in funded research projects and collaborates with research centers across the university, such as the Medicaid Research Center, Center for Women’s Health Research and Innovation, and Health Policy Institute.

Pay

Salary adheres to the terms of the previous Pitt Faculty Union CBA: $2,500 per credit. HPM 2275-1000 is a 1-credit course.

Schedule

Part-time, temporary position for the 2026 Fall Term.