Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration, Houston - MAK College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Assistant/Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration

Texas Woman's University (TWU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Healthcare Administration. We seek a collegial scholar-practitioner with expertise in healthcare leadership, health policy, healthcare operations, or related areas, who can deliver high-quality instruction, sustain an impactful research agenda, and support program growth at our CAHME-accredited Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program.

The position is housed in the Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship and will be based at the TWU Institute of Health Sciences in Houston, with potential teaching assignments across campuses or online.

Type:
Full-Time Salary:
Competitive

Location:

Houston, TX.

Position Summary:

Texas Woman's University (TWU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Healthcare Administration. We seek a collegial scholar-practitioner with expertise in healthcare leadership, health policy, healthcare operations, or related areas, who can deliver high-quality instruction, sustain an impactful research agenda, and support program growth at our CAHME-accredited Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program.

The position is housed in the Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship and will be based at the TWU Institute of Health Sciences in Houston, with potential teaching assignments across campuses or online.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate-level courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Develop and maintain a scholarly research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and/or applied healthcare scholarship.
• Contribute to academic service at the program, college, university, and professional levels.
• Support CAHME accreditation efforts, program-level assessment, and continuous curriculum development.
• Advise and mentor students to support academic and professional success.
• Collaborate with faculty and healthcare organizations to build community partnerships.
• Attending regular departmental and college meetings, which may require occasional travel to Denton, Texas.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Policy, Health Services, or a closely related field (completed by start date).
• Academic credentials appropriate for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.
• Evidence of or potential for excellence in graduate-level teaching.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in the healthcare industry.
• Expertise in healthcare operations, biostatistics, health economics, or health policy.
• Familiarity with online instructional platforms (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard).
• Experience with data analysis, applied research, or industry collaboration.

College and Program Information:
The MHA program enrolls approximately 443 graduate students and is CAHME-accredited. It operates across the Houston and Dallas campuses and is part of TWU's AACSB-accredited Merilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary education, community engagement, and leadership development to prepare students for successful careers in the evolving healthcare landscape.

How to Apply:

Please submit:

• A cover letter outlining interest, teaching philosophy, and research agenda
• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate transcripts
• Names and contact information for three professional references

For inquiries, contact Dr. Rigoberto Delgado iew of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

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