Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Mississippi State University; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University Meridian Campus seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of Healthcare Administration. This is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position with salary grade UC.

The duties include teaching undergraduate courses in Healthcare Administration, overseeing internships, engaging in research, and collaborating across disciplines while mentoring students and contributing to university service.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• ABD status acceptable if completion date is before appointment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with department colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Healthcare Administration courses (Managed Care, U.S. Healthcare Systems, Ethics, Law, Policy, Marketing).
• Possibly teach graduate courses as the program develops.
• Oversee student internships in undergraduate programs.
• Participate in the department's research agenda with presentations/publications.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research and collaborations.
• Mentor students and contribute to academic and professional development.
• Provide service to the department, school, and university through committees.

Skills

Teaching at university level

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring students

Education

Doctorate in Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field

ABD status acceptable if completion date before appointment

Job description

Position Function:

The Mississippi State University Meridian Campus is seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for the Department of Healthcare Administration. This is a 9-month, tenure track faculty position.

Salary Grade:UC

Department Profile:

Please visit our website at https://www.meridian.msstate.edu/academics/school-health-professions/healthcare-administration-program.

Area of Specialization:

Healthcare Administration

Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Teach undergraduate Healthcare Administration courses, in the areas of Managed Care, U.S. Healthcare Systems, Ethical Issues, Law and Regulation, Healthcare Policy, and Marketing. Eventually, graduate courses may be taught as the graduate program is developed.
• 2. May oversee student internships as required by the undergraduate programs.
• 3. Participate in the department's research agenda to include presentations at conferences and/or publications in Healthcare Administration related journals.
• 4. Engage in interdisciplinary research and collaboration within the institution and with external partners.
• 5. Mentor students and contribute to their academic and professional development.
• 6. Provide service to the department, school, and university through committee work and other initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1. Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited university in Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field. ABD status applicants will be considered if expected completion date is before appointment.
• 2. Capacity to successfully administer student internships in Healthcare Administration.
• 3. Established record of teaching and service at the university level for appointment at the appropriate rank.
• 4. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and across disciplines.

Rank and salary are commiserate with education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1. Established record of publishing impactful research applicable to Healthcare Administration for appointment at the appropriate rank.
• 2. Ability to teach Health Informatics, Data Science, Decision Science, or courses related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Administration.
• 3. Demonstrated experience with online instruction, development, and delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Higher Education Experience
• Professional Program Education Experience

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Office setting

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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