"Assistant Professor (HCM/MHA/MHI)"

Job Details

Description

The School of Health Sciences is currently seeking applications for an Assistant Professor position. This is a full-time, on campus, nine-month, tenure-track position within the Health Care Management and/or Health Informatics and/or Health Administration programs. There is an anticipated start date of August 11, 2026.

This position is represented by the SIU Faculty Association, IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

Providing classroom instruction in multiple delivery formats as assigned including on-campus lecture (day, evening, and/or weekend) and online (traditional and accelerated); holding student engagement hours; participating and completing course/program assessment activities; providing student mentorship and academic advisement; assisting in recruitment and retention activities of students to the School of Health Sciences, performing service activities for the profession, university, and community; assisting in the accreditation/certification process; engaging in scholarly research and producing creative activities consistent with the School of Health Sciences' expectations; completing other duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Health Sciences.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Health Administration/Health Management or
• Doctoral degree in Business Administration/Management (or closely related field) with healthcare-related tested work experience (within the last 5 years) in at least two of the following areas as they apply specifically and directly to the US healthcare system:
  • US health care policy
  • diversity, equity, inclusivity, and cultural competency in healthcare
  • healthcare finance and/or healthcare economics
  • healthcare information and/or informatics
  • US health care law
• ABD applicants pursuing doctoral degrees in areas listed above (with tested work experience as mentioned above) may be considered if all doctoral degree requirements will be completed by August 11, 2026.
• If all degree requirements are not completed by that date, a term, non-tenure track appointment may be offered in accordance with University policy ( http://policies.siu.edu/personnel_policies/chapter2/ch2-faps/conting.php ).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with undergraduate and graduate students; and/or working with groups from diverse backgrounds and/or; experience teaching US healthcare management/administration courses at the university level; and/or experience as a manager or supervisor within the last 5 years in a US healthcare organization resulting in direct healthcare industry-specific knowledge; and/or understanding of AUPHA certification processes will be given preference.

Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, transcripts, and three references.

Contact: Valerie Boyer, valboyer@siu.edu

Supplemental Information

With strong enrollment and a team of enthusiastic administrators, faculty and staff, the HCM, MHI, and MHA programs are poised for significant growth. Our mission of the programs is to prepare students for leadership roles in the healthcare industry, with a specific focus on the management/administration/informatics of healthcare facilities.

Our vision of the programs is to increase access to premier undergraduate and graduate degrees that produce graduates who are academically prepared to lead the healthcare industry through the processes associated with patient information and healthcare operations. In support of our program’s vision, mission, and values, we strive to be compassionate and understanding to students by offering both on-campus and online education that assures our premier health informatics and/or health care management/health administration degrees are available to on-campus students, as well as online students.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.