Assistant Professor, Master of Health Administration

Position Title:

Assistant Professor, Master of Health Administration

Regular

Northern Kentucky University’s School of Allied Health is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty member to jointhe online accelerated Master of Science in Health Administration Program. The School of Allied Health, housed within the Collegeof Health and Human Services, is a multidisciplinary unit offering both graduate and undergraduate clinical and non-clinical degree programs. The successful candidate will bring their healthcare management knowledge and experience into the online classroom, toenrich the student experience and facilitate meaningful learning opportunities.

This position is a 9-month appointment reporting tothe Director of the School of Allied Health. Additional summerteaching opportunities may be available.

• Teaching: Courses taught may include healthcare system sand environment, healthcare leadership, applied research methods,healthcare quality and project management, and others as needed.
  
  Capstone and internship field project management and coordinationmay be additional responsibilities associated with this faculty position. All program courses are taught online in accelerated7-week sessions.
• Scholarship: The successful candidate will develop and maintain a record of research and scholarship, as required fortenure.
• Service: Active participation in service and committee work across a variety of levels at the department, college, anduniversity 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.

Earned doctoral degree in health administration/management, healthpolicy, 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 scholarshipthat contributes to the advancement their profession. At least 3years of experience as a leader/administrator in the healthcare industry.

Demonstrated experience in online course review, online course development, leading internship field projects and capstonecourses. 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 MSHAcurriculum. Documented graduate level education and/or professional experience in the fields of health policy and health care management.

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- tomid‑career professionals to lead healthcare organizations, improve system performance, and positively impact the health and well‑beingof the communities they serve.

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

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