Assistant Professor, Master of Health Administration

Scholarship: The successful candidate will develop and maintain a record of research and scholarship, as required for tenure.

Service: Active participation in service and committee work across a variety of levels at the department, college, and university levels is expected. Collaboration with the program director to contribute to ongoing program and course review and development is a key aspect of this role.

Required Education & Qualifications:

Earned doctoral degree in health administration/management, health policy, public health or related discipline. Through education and experience is able to teach the courses identified in the position responsibilities. Evidence of at least 2 years effective teaching in accelerated and online courses. Evidence of individual, collaborative and/or multi-disciplinary research and scholarship that contributes to the advancement their profession. At least 3 years of experience as a leader/administrator in the healthcare industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in online course review, online course development, leading internship field projects and capstone courses. Member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Involvement with the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) At least 5 years’ experience as an administrator/executive leader in a healthcare organization Research and scholarship focus in the field of healthcare administration or area of study specific to those in the NKU MSHA curriculum. Documented graduate level education and/or professional experience in the fields of health policy and health care management.

Please include:

• Cover letter that addresses the applicant's qualifications based on the position announcement
  
  
• CV
  
  
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  
  
• Contact information for three professional references
  
  

Master of Science in Health Administration Mission Statement:

The mission of the Master of Health Administration program at Northern Kentucky University is to develop competent, compassionate, and career‑ready healthcare leaders through rigorous, student‑centered, competency‑based graduate education and applied scholarship. Grounded in ethical practice and evidence‑based management, the program prepares early- to mid‑career professionals to lead healthcare organizations, improve system performance, and positively impact the health and well‑being of the communities they serve.

College of Health and Human Services Mission Statement:

The College of Health & Human Services is a globally inclusive leader for student-centered learning that improves the quality of life of the populations we serve.

NKU Mission Statement:

Northern Kentucky University delivers innovative, student-centered education and engages in impactful scholarly and creative endeavors, all of which empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives, while contributing to the economic, civic, and social vitality of the region.

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