Assistant or Associate Professor, Health Administration

Position Title

Assistant or Associate Professor, Health Administration

2027002

TTL

San Marcos

School of Health Administration

The College of Health Professions School of Health Administration (SOHA) Texas State University (TXST), invites applications for one assistant or associate rank tenure-track position. This is a full-time, in-person position located at the San Marcos campus, with a nine-month appointment to begin Spring 2027. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Candidates are expected to actively pursue and maintain an externally funded research program.

This position is second of two new FTEs available within SOHA for a Tenure Track faculty member with a teaching and research interest in health information technology/health information management. This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required qualifications for all ranks:

• An earned doctorate and masters.
• One degree must be in healthcare administration or closely related field.
• One degree must be from CAHME, AACSB or CePH accredited program.

Required qualifications for rank of Assistant Professor, in addition to those required above:

• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills. Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning consistent with the program vision, mission, and goals.
• Established publication history.
• Established research agenda.

Required qualifications for rank of Associate Professor, in addition to those required above:

• Minimum five years teaching experience.
• Established research publication history.
• Established external funding record.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and service leadership accomplishments.

Preferred qualifications for all ranks:

• Board certification or board certification eligible and plan to seek certification in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA), American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or other appropriate professional organization related to the field of healthcare administration. Industry experience in the healthcare domain (ideally in a series of positions of increasing responsibility).
• As this is an in-person position, the candidate must have a willingness to teach on campus. Synchronous classes. Previous record of funded external grant activity and peer-reviewed publications.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). To ensure full consideration please submit the following before August 1, 2026:

• Cover Letter that addresses all required and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Two Letters of Recommendation.
• Samples of Scholarly work or research.
• Evidence of Teaching experience or evaluations.
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting Universities.

Spring 2027

07/08/2026

08/01/2026

Yes

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This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility…