Assistant Professor, Healthcare Administration

Texas A&M University System; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Health Sciences in Healthcare Administration to begin Fall 2027. It is a 9-month appointment located on the Corpus Christi campus, with possible summer assignment.

Faculty duties include teaching, scholarship, and service to CONHS and TAMU-CC. The candidate will teach undergraduate HCAD courses, contribute to graduate teaching, build an active research program, seek external funding, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, or closely related field; advanced ABD considered but degree must be conferred.
• Scholarly activity commensurate with tenure track expectations.
• Ability to teach undergraduate Healthcare Administration across multiple content areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Healthcare Administration courses; contribute to graduate teaching as appropriate.
• Develop an active program of scholarship with peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Seek external funding and disseminate research findings.
• Mentor and advise students; supervise HCAD student projects and internships.
• Participate in program assessment, continuous improvement, and college/university service activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Online course development

Academic service & mentoring

Education

PhD in Healthcare Administration / Health Sciences

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor, Healthcare Administration

Agency

Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Nursing and Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS) at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Health Sciences in Healthcare Administration (HCAD) to begin as early as Fall 2027. This is a 9-month academic appointment with a possible summer appointment and will be located at the Corpus Christi campus. Faculty members are required to be physically on campus as needed to contribute to academic mission of the College and University.

Job Description

We are seeking candidates with expertise in healthcare administration who demonstrate teaching and/or research expertise across multiple areas relevant to the program, including healthcare information systems, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in healthcare, project management, health law, and health services research.

Tenure-track faculty are expected to teach students, pursue a robust program of research, seek external funding, and disseminate research findings. Faculty are expected to model exemplary professional behavior through work with students, peers, administration, and community colleagues and to provide student support including mentoring, advising, recruiting, and HCAD student project supervision. Teaching responsibilities ensures adherence to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes and current teaching, experiential, and applied learning best practices. All faculty are expected to maintain content expertise, and to participate in college, university and professional service activities. Active participation in College and University committees and activities is required.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Healthcare Administration courses and, as appropriate, contribute to graduate-level teaching within the College. The faculty member will develop and maintain an active program of scholarship, with scholarly work disseminated through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other appropriate venues.

The successful candidate will foster relationships with healthcare organizations and community partners, support the development of internships and other experiential learning opportunities, contribute to program assessment and continuous improvement, and participate in activities that advance the goals of CONHS and TAMU-CC.

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution with a strong academic reputation, accomplished faculty, and highly regarded degree programs. Since 1947, the University has built a tradition of excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement as a member of The Texas A & M University System. Located on its own island in the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast, TAMU-CC offers a distinctive learning and working environment surrounded by natural wetlands, scenic trails, beaches, and bays.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, or a closely related field relevant to healthcare administration. While advanced ABD will be considered, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

• Evidence of scholarly activity commensurate with the tenure track expectations of the College and University.

• Demonstrated capacity to teach undergraduate courses in Healthcare Administration across multiple content areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of teaching experience at the baccalaureate and/or graduate level.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across disciplines and with healthcare organizations and community partners.

• Evidence of an active or developing program of research, including peer- reviewed scholarly publications and potential for external funding.

• Experience developing and teaching high-quality online courses.

• Teaching, research, and/or professional experience across one or more areas of healthcare administration, including healthcare information systems, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in healthcare, project management, health law, and health services research.

• Experience supporting student experiential learning through internships, applied projects, or partnerships with healthcare organizations.

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of application addressing the qualifications listed, including a statement of teaching/research philosophy.

• A curriculum vitae.

• Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses.

• Copies of unofficial transcripts for undergraduate and graduate coursework.

The job posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected. Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 1, 2026.

NOTE:Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.