Adjunct, MPA

Lincoln Memorial University; Tennessee; Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee seeks an instructor to teach online graduate courses for the LMU Master of Public Administration program during the Fall 2021 semester. The role involves delivering graduate-level content remotely to enrolled students and aligning with program objectives.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Political Science, Public Administration or a related field, with health care policy/administration coursework or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD) in Political Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• At least 9 graduate hours in health care policy or administration coursework or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach online graduate classes for LMU's Master of Public Administration program.
• Conduct office/conference hours as required.
• Participate in annual faculty evaluation.
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Healthcare administration experience

Education

PhD in Political Science or Public Administration or related field

Graduate health policy/administration coursework or equivalent experience

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Teach online graduate classes to students enrolled in the LMU Master of Public Administration program for the Fall 2021 semester

Required Qualifications

Terminal degree (PhD) in Political Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field with at least 9 graduate hours in health care policy or administration coursework or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching online courses at the graduate level, especially using Blackboard. Experience with running healthcare organizations.

Campus

Harrogate

Job Duties

• promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
• promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
• provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the Faculty-Staff Policy Manual
• conduct office/conference hours;
• participate in annual faculty evaluation;
• and perform other duties as assigned within the scope of current position
• Other duties may be assigned on an as need basis.

Special Instructions Summary

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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