"Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management"

Company: Fairmont State University

Job Location: Fairmont

Category: Healthcare Administration

Type: Full-Time

Type of Position: Faculty

Department: Dept of Marketing & Management Studies

Appointment Length: Aug - May (9 mo)

Tenure Status: 2 - Tenure Track

Academic Rank: 3 - Assistant Professor

Is this considered a "term" position? No

Benefits Eligible?: Yes

F.T.E.: 1.00

Grant Funded Position?: No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be expected to uphold the College of Business & Aviation (COBA) vision and mission by pursuing excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and service. Successful candidates will be expected to teach two undergraduate healthcare management (HCMG) courses per semester in a face-to-face environment. In addition, the courseload will also include two graduate courses in hospital administration (MHA) which are delivered 100 percent online. In addition, faculty are expected to advise students assigned by the program director and the Department Chair. Both undergraduate and graduate courses are taught via a model schedule with a four-course teaching responsibility per semester with occasional summer courses as needed. The undergraduate courses include these subject areas: The U.S. Healthcare System, Healthcare Finance, Population Health, Quality Assessment in a Regulatory Environment, Health Information Exchange, Healthcare Policy, Understanding the Post Acute Care Continuum, Healthcare Marketing, and HCMG Capstone. Graduate courses include but are not limited to: Leadership and Strategy, Healthcare Finance, Healthcare Economics, HR Management, Data Analytics, Population Health, Research Methods, Applied Research, Medical-legal issues, corporate compliance, and quality/performance improvement. Other courses may be identified and added based on assessment of student outcomes as well as current trends in relevant healthcare management training. Teaching opportunities in the graduate program are based on experience and terminal degree. Course assignments are arranged in conjunction with the healthcare management program director. COBA and Fairmont State University particularly welcome candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

1. Demonstrated competence and teaching excellence at the college level including classroom instruction and hybrid format delivery. All faculty must be familiar with Quality Matters principles, as Blackboard Ultra is required for course design and implementation.
2. Commitment and interest in designing student-centered service activities such as independent research and experiential learning.
3. Participation in recruiting new students by representing the program to constituent groups and during recruitment events.
4. Desire to apply healthcare expertise and academic training to promote ethical and professional behaviors relevant to healthcare management professionals.
5. Ability to advise, guide, and mentor students effectively toward meaningful employment opportunities in healthcare organizations while completing a plan to graduate in a timely manner. This also includes working with students to help them achieve success as a student in COBA.
6. Experience in quality assessment, evaluation, and performance improvement initiatives as applied to course offerings, relevance of teaching materials, or supervision of adjuncts or graduate assistants.
7. Participation in department meetings, faculty professional development or university-wide training as required; and
8. Providing in-person office hours that equate to 20 hours per week. These are communicated to students and peers within COBA.
9. Commitment to the Healthcare Management programmatic emphasis toward fostering relationships with industry that facilitate student employment and advancement.
10. Perform other academic duties such as department or faculty committees, task forces, etc., as assigned and agreed upon to further goal attainment and outcomes.
11. Compliance with all Fairmont State and COBA policies and procedures.

Minimum Required Education

Preference is given to candidates with an earned DHA or DBA in Healthcare Management from an accredited organization. Doctoral degrees in other business-related fields, along with professional healthcare experience, will be considered. Master's degrees in a healthcare field may be considered when accompanied by professional healthcare experience, teaching experience, and proof of enrollment in a doctoral program with ABD status achieved within 2 academic years and successful dissertation defense within 3 academic years.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Certification in healthcare management or equivalent professional certification preferred. Demonstration of affiliation with state or national healthcare organizations and/or professional development in a pertinent field of healthcare administration will also be considered as equivalent certification or expertise in related subject matter.

Minimum Required Qualifications

At least 5 years of professional experience in healthcare delivery systems as a manager, director, or senior-level administrator with knowledge of federal regulations, public health policy, fiscal responsibility, and effective healthcare delivery. As well as 3 years of teaching experience in both face-to-face and hybrid delivery models.

Preferred Qualifications

Over 8 years of professional experience in healthcare delivery systems as a manager, director, or senior-level administrator with knowledge of federal regulations, public health policy, fiscal responsibility, and effective healthcare delivery. As well as 3 years of teaching experience in both face-to-face and hybrid delivery models, and evidence of scholarly activity.

Requisition Number: 2026011FP

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Hire Date: August 2026

Job Close Date: 01/11/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/9937

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