Assistant Professor, Health Care Administration; Tenure-Track

Position: Assistant Professor, Health Care Administration (Tenure-Track)

Assistant Professor, Health Care Administration (Tenure-Track)

Position Summary:

One HCA faculty member on phased retirement and a second full‑time faculty resigned, leaving no full‑time faculty in the healthcare administration program. The program has no Director and is run exclusively by adjuncts.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in health care administration, including but not limited to biostatistics, data analytics, research methods, and health informatics.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, guiding their academic progress and career development.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement of the department’s programs.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as part of faculty governance.
• Engage in community outreach and professional service activities that enhance the department’s role in the health care community.
• Maintain an active professional presence in the field, attending conferences and workshops to stay current with industry trends.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the director of the Health Care Administration program.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Good teaching skills and ability to impart knowledge to undergraduate students, as well as fulfill all other job functions.
• Ability to teach quantitative courses including biostatistics, data analytics, and research methods.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or DrPH in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Health Services Research, or a closely related field, or an MS/MBA with a focus on healthcare management.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and community stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more areas of healthcare management such as health care finance, policy analysis, data analytics, or health care quality improvement.
• Experience with in‑person teaching and curriculum development.

Environmental Conditions

The program is offered in a traditional laboratory and teaching facility.

Proposed Compensation

Minimum salary for rank:
Assistant Professor – $69,871.73. May be eligible for additional compensation based on prior collegiate level or industry specific experience.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
• Wellness Incentives and Rewards
• Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
• Disability and Insurance Benefits
• Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI

Special Instructions for Applicants

• College is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
• Upon hire, candidate will be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.
• The application includes an optional button for candidates to upload additional documents, if desired.
• Candidates will be prompted during the application process to provide 3 names and email addresses for reference letters.

AA/EEO/ADA Statement

As an affirmative action / equal opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves at the time of application.

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a Ph.D. or DrPH in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Health Services Research, or a closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other Document (see special instructions)

Optional Documents

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www.ric.edu

Additional Information

RIC is an EEO/E-Verify Employer.

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