Assistant Professor, Health Services Administration

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor position in Health Services Administration (HADM) with a projected start date of August 16, 2027. The program seeks candidates who can teach across the undergraduate HADM curriculum and contribute to scholarly activity.

The successful candidate will teach two to three courses per semester for undergraduate students, engage in research, and participate in program development and service within the

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in health administration, public health, or a closely related discipline by the start date.
• Strong indication of future research productivity in appropriate academic journals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach two to three courses per semester to undergraduate students.
• Engage in scholarly activity and research.
• Contribute to academic program development, service within the University, the profession and the community.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarly activity

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Overview

Assistant Professor, Health Services Administration (HADM)

The Health Services Administration (HADM) program at Auburn University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor position with a projected start date of August 16, 2027.

The program seeks candidates with teaching and scholarly interests that complement those of the current faculty. Successful candidates will demonstrate a broad knowledge of health services administration and the ability to teach across the undergraduate health services administration curriculum (e.g., U.S. healthcare delivery system, health information technology, management, post-acute care, policy, etc.) as needed. Areas of desired expertise/course coverage include healthcare financial management, health insurance/reimbursement, healthcare data analytics, or health information systems. Relevant field experience is desired, but not required.

Extramural funding for research is not a contractual requirement. This position offers significant faculty development opportunities through internal and external grant funding opportunities and Auburn's Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning.

The HADM program serves approximately 150 undergraduate students. The program's more than 90% placement rate of graduates in administrative positions or graduate programs reflects the dedication of faculty and the quality of students. The B.S. program in Health Services Administration has been accredited by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration since 1995. The program is devoted to academic excellence in research, teaching, and service, cultivating student and faculty engagement by bridging theory with practice and extending scholarship and learning beyond the classroom. The program is housed in the Department of Political Science within the College of Liberal Arts.

Review of applications will begin September 28, 2026, and will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected.

Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach two to three courses per semester to full-time undergraduate students and engage in scholarly activity and research.

In addition to teaching and research, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to academic program development and service within the University, the profession, and the community.

Excellent communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in health administration, public health, or a closely related discipline by the start date.
• Candidates that present a strong indication of future research productivity in appropriate academic journals are desired.

Applicants are required to submit the following materials: a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vita, contact information for three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations (if available), and an official transcript of all graduate work.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The candidate selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally during employment.

Contract Type

Continuing

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