"Assistant Professor of Management (MBA)- Health Care Administration"

Assistant Professor of Management- Health Care Administration-MBA

The College of Business is searching for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to teach Health Care Administration beginning August 2025. To be appointed as an Assistant Professor, candidates must possess a research-based earned doctorate degree in Health Care Administration or a related discipline. ABD candidates near completion will be considered. Professional experience in health care administration is highly desired, as is an MBA.

This position is at an AACSB accredited college. Therefore, applicants with terminal degrees from AACSB-accredited schools will be given preference. Continued scholarly research productivity is required. Tenure-track faculty are expected to maintain Scholarly Academic (SA) status for AACSB standards.

Applicants should have the ability to teach a variety of courses in Health Care Administration. Candidates with expertise in healthcare finance, economics, accounting, policy or regulation are especially encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online delivery formats to support primarily the MBA in Health Care Administration. This faculty position may also involve teaching in the Masters in Health Care Administration (MHA) program as needed. The preferred candidate will demonstrate experience teaching and mentoring a diverse group of students. They should also be able to contribute to fostering diversity of the campus, curriculum discipline, or department.

The home location is at the Denton campus, although teaching may also be occasionally required at the Dallas or Houston campuses, depending on the needs of the program. The faculty member may also be asked to teach in the HCA-BBA program. The start date is fall of 2026.

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

The TWU Merrilee Alexander Kick College (MAK) of Business & Entrepreneurship currently has approximately 1,066 undergraduate students and 1,251 graduate students. The MAK College has three areas/departments: Department of Management & Marketing, Department of Accounting & Finance, and the Master of Healthcare Administration program. You may learn more about the MAK College of Business & Entrepreneurship at http://www.twu.edu/business.

Texas Woman's University holds a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women and is federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a diverse student body. Established in 1901, and currently home to nearly 16,000 students, TWU is a public university that emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education.

TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton. The City of Denton, with a population of 150,000, is home to two universities, an active music scene, family friendly events and festivals, unique restaurants, and the historic Downtown Square. Denton is located just 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth city centers. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, and theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues.

TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experience focused on service, integrity, health, and well-being. Respect for diversity in all dimensions (currently ranked 5th in the nation for diversity) and a safe campus environment (Texas Woman's is among the safest campuses in the nation) are among the hallmarks of a TWU education. TWU faculty and staff are passionate defenders of a "learn by doing" experiential learning environment where they provide students with opportunities to engage in campus, workplace, and community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose, their appreciation for the importance of building quality personal and professional relationships, and their ability to address life's challenges. This holistic, mentoring approach to developing students as engaged, productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the balance of health, spiritual and mental well-being.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should submit:

• An updated curriculum vitae (CV)
• Copy of graduate transcripts
• A cover letter expressing interest in the position and commensurate experience and qualifications for the position
• Names and complete contact information for 3 references

For questions, please contact Dr. Derek Crews, Search Committee Chair, at Dcrews@twu.edu

The search will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.