UNIV-PT MHA Temporary Instructor - Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as an instructor for one or more MHA courses per academic year (typically 2-3 courses per year for adjunct status)
• Design and deliver high-quality instruction, including lectures (synchronous or asynchronous), discussion facilitation, assignment design, assessment, and feedback
• Maintain office hours (virtual or in-person) 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 online pedagogy and 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
• Adjunct faculty may also serve as mentors or advisors for applied projects, supporting students through healthcare management analysis, writing, and professional development processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Faculty teaching graduate and post-baccalaureate coursework must have earned a doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
• The minimum qualifications for this adjunct appointment are:
• 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.
• Demonstrated potential to contribute to research and grant activities in Healthcare Administration.
• Alternatively, in rare cases where the terminal degree is lacking, a Master's degree in a relevant discipline plus a documented professional qualification may be considered, including at least 18 graduate semester hours in healthcare administration or related discipline; and significant professional experience (e.g., 5+ years) in healthcare administration, healthcare management, healthcare operations, strategic planning, healthcare finance, or related roles, and evidence of continuing professional development (certifications, publications, presentations, etc.) in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in graduate programs (residential and/or online)
• Demonstrated ability to use learning-management systems (e.g., Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard), virtual classroom technologies, and engage adult learners
• 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
• Experience in healthcare administration, healthcare operations, strategic planning, healthcare finance, health policy, or healthcare quality improvement
• 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