UNIV - PT MHA Hybrid Temporary Instructor - On-site Presence Required Weekly (Charleston, SC) -Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management

About the role

The MHA program at MUSC prepares graduates for advanced roles in healthcare administration, executive leadership, and policy. The hybrid program blends in-person instruction with online learning and experiential opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an instructor for one or more MHA courses per academic year (typically 2-3 courses per year)
• Deliver high-quality in-person instruction, including lectures, case discussions, experiential activities, assignment design, assessment, and feedback
• Attend scheduled weekly class sessions on campus
• Maintain office hours (virtual) and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner
• Monitor student engagement and performance; intervene or refer to program support as needed
• Collaborate with the division director and other faculty to ensure course content is current, evidence-based, and aligned with student learning outcomes
• Participate in faculty orientation/training for residential instruction; abide by university policies on academic integrity, accessibility, and teaching best practices
• Engage in periodic program reviews and mentor students in assigned courses
• May serve as mentors or advisors for applied projects, supporting students through healthcare management analysis, writing, and professional development processes

Requirements

• Earned a doctorate/terminal degree in Healthcare Administration/Management, Business Administration/Management (with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Healthcare Administration/Management), Health Services Management, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Successful teaching experience in a Healthcare Administration program in higher education
• Ability to be present on campus in Charleston, SC for weekly class sessions
• Experience teaching in graduate programs
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging in-person classroom discussions and experiential learning activities
• Experience teaching early career students or working professionals
• Active participation in professional organizations such as ACHE, MGMA, HFMA, or other relevant healthcare management associations
• Professional certifications such as FACHE, CHFP, CPCS, CMPE, or equivalent
• Record of peer-reviewed publications or presentations in healthcare administration, health services research, or related fields
• Ability to contribute to curriculum design, continuous quality improvement, accreditation compliance (CAHME), and student mentorship
• Connection to Charleston-area healthcare organizations for networking and experiential learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management, Business Administration/Management (with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Healthcare Administration/Management), Health Services Management, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in a Healthcare Administration program in higher education
• Ability to be present on campus in Charleston, SC for weekly class sessions
• Alternatively, a Master's degree in a relevant discipline plus a documented professional qualification (e.g., 18 graduate semester hours in healthcare administration or related discipline; 5+ years of significant professional experience in healthcare administration, healthcare management, healthcare operations, strategic planning, healthcare finance, or related roles, and evidence of continuing professional development)

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to facilitate engaging in-person classroom discussions and experiential learning activities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Proficiency in using educational technology tools for course delivery and assessment

Benefits

The MHA program offers a supportive learning environment with small class sizes, strong faculty mentorship, and access to the Charleston healthcare ecosystem. Adjunct faculty benefit from:

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Access to cutting-edge healthcare management resources and networks

Pay

Salary range: $0.00 - $0.00 per hour

Schedule

Adjunct faculty will teach hybrid courses typically meeting once per week on Monday to accommodate early career students and working professionals. The schedule is flexible but requires regular attendance on campus for scheduled class sessions and availability for virtual office hours.