Adjunct Faculty - Health Admin-Spring 2026

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; United States; On-site; USD 1,307,000 - 1,861,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees invites applications for part-time Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Health Administration. Positions are non-tenure-earning and renew on a semester basis, with schedules negotiated each term.

Responsibilities include developing syllabi, delivering and grading assessments, supporting students, and using Canvas to deliver content. Start date 12/17/2025; minimum pay of $1150 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health administration or closely related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer software usage.
• Preferred: Doctorate in Health Administration; experience with Canvas LMS and teaching in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Develop course syllabi.
• Create, administer, and grade assessments.
• Use Canvas to deliver course content and hold office hours.

Skills

Master’s degree in health admin

Proficiency in software usage

Education

Master’s degree in health administration

Doctorate in health administration (preferred)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Department Health Administration, Chair-OPS Compensation Negotiable

General Description/Primary Purpose Part-time adjunct faculty positions in the Department of Health Administration. Adjunct faculty are employed on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed and are non-tenure-earning.

Position responsibilities include but not limited to: Candidates will serve as part-time faculty, bringing expertise in their field and incorporating relevant real-life examples into the curriculum.

Responsibilities include: developing course syllabi, creating, administering, and grading assessments, answering questions and providing additional support for students, and using Canvas to deliver course content. In addition, hold office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair.

Working Hours: Part-time. Work Schedule: Varies. Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role. Anticipated Start Date: 12/17/2025. Compensation: Adjunct faculty are paid a minimum of $1150 per credit hour.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in health administration or closely related field from an accredited institution. Proficiency in computer software usage and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive). Preferred: An earned doctorate in Health Administration or closely related field. Experience in a Learning Management System (LMS) platform, particularly the Canvas LMS. Previous experience teaching at a higher education institution.

Additional Application Materials Required

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover Letter
• Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled. Note: Adjunct jobs, posted as open until filled, may close at any time without notice.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Pamela Niemczyk, at 904.620.2810 or [e-mail].

About the Department

The Department of Health Administration offers the following programs: a Bachelor of Health Management (BHM), Master of Health Administration (MHA), Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA), Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI), and Doctor of Health Administration (DHA). Our comprehensive programs are designed to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders through a blend of rigorous academics and real‑world experiences. The Department’s mission is to improve health care by creating and translating knowledge into policy and practice and educating healthcare leaders, managers, policymakers, and practitioners. Our health administration education excellence is affirmed by CAHME accreditation and AUPHA certification.

Required Qualifications Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are: for one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University. May teach undergrad courses with Master’s degree in specified discipline. Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.

Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

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