Assistant Professor - Healthcare Administration

AgUpdate; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) seeks an outstanding candidate for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Healthcare Administration starting August 2027. The role focuses on teaching in the online MHA program, conducting research, mentoring students, and serving the university and profession.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management or related field, show potential for a robust research agenda, and have online teaching

Qualifications

• Demonstrated potential to develop a successful research program and grant activity in Healthcare Administration.
• Evidence of successful online teaching experience (accelerated program preferred).
• Experience with CAHME accreditation standards and competency-based education.
• Two+ years' experience in the Healthcare field with recognized accomplishments.
• Active professional memberships and ability to work across units.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of graduate-level courses in Healthcare Administration.
• Conduct research, publish articles and write grants.
• Mentor students and provide community engagement and service to the program and university.
• Relocate to southeastern North Carolina and maintain campus presence.

Skills

Online teaching

CAHME knowledge

Grant writing

Research program development

Licenses/certifications (CPA, FACHE, …

Professional societies

Collaborative work

Digital platforms usage

AI in education

Education

Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management or Business Administration/Management

Job description

Assistant Professor - Healthcare Administration

College: College of Health and Human Services - 315 College

Dept/School: School of Health & Applied Human Sciences - 31530

Vacancy Number: 16F-821

Position Number: 551

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) within the College Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks an outstanding faculty member for a 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Master of Healthcare Administration program beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will become one of ten Healthcare Administration faculty members serving approximately 400 graduate Healthcare Administration students, have a wide-ranging Healthcare Administration background, and be able to teach a variety of graduate-level courses. The accelerated online curriculum operates on a 7-week model whereby semesters are divided into two 7-week terms, 6 terms in all, across the academic year. Moreover, the successful candidate will conduct research, publish articles, write grants, mentor students, and provide community engagement and service to the program, school, college, university, and profession. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to southeastern North Carolina or the Wilmington area and maintain a campus presence as part of the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences faculty.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management, or Business Administration/Management (with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework closely related to Healthcare Administration/Management) from a regionally accredited program. Demonstrated potential to develop a successful research program and grant activity in Healthcare Administration. Successful teaching experience in a Healthcare Administration program in higher education.

Note: Applicants who are ABD at the time of application will be considered. To be appointed to a tenure-track position, all degree requirements must be completed and the terminal degree officially conferred prior to the start of the appointment. Candidates who have not met these requirements by the appointment start date may be appointed to a Practice Track position and may be considered for transition to the tenure-track rank upon successful completion and official conferral of the terminal degree.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Successful research program and grant activity with a clear research trajectory.
• Evidence of successful online teaching experience (preferably in an accelerated program).
• Recognized accomplishment in teaching and the scholarship of teaching related to the position.
• Experience with CAHME accreditation standards and competency-based education.
• Two or more years' experience in the Healthcare field noting recognized accomplishments.
• Relevant licenses/certifications (i.e., CPA, FACHE, FACMPE) in the Healthcare field.
• Active membership in professional societies (i.e., AUPHA, MGMA, ACHE, NAHSE).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with constituents across the School, College and University and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in an electronic paperless environment utilizing multiple digital platforms and applications (i.e., learning management systems, assessment platforms, audio visual platforms, file management software, and social media) to complete work functions.
• Experience with AI use in educational and professional settings.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

None stated.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The MHA curriculum is a 100% online asynchronous accelerated program (OAP) that prepares graduates for administrative roles in healthcare settings. The Healthcare Administration program is housed within the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS), which is a large and growing academic unit with over 1,900 students and 60 full-time faculty. See: https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/chhs/schools/health-applied-human-sciences/

The SHAHS has six undergraduate degree programs: Public Health Exercise Science Healthful Living and Fitness Education Tourism, Recreation, & Sport Recreation Therapy Respiratory Therapy (Face-to-face and fully online option)

The SHAHS also has Master of Science degrees in: Athletic Training Healthcare Administration (100% Online program) Gerontology with 4+1 options: (Bachelors / Masters) with Public Health / Gerontology Recreation Therapy / Gerontology Exercise Science / Gerontology

The SHAHS also supports: Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through the Watson College of Education Master of Education concentration in Physical Education and Health through the Watson College of Education

Minors are offered in: Gerontology Health & Wellness Coaching Whole Health & Wellness Studies Tourism, Recreation, & Sport Yoga Studies Assistance Dog Training

The SHAHS is also home to the Physical Activity and Wellness (WPA/L) program which delivers courses that fulfill University Studies requirements. The SHAHS is located in Veterans Hall which includes many state-of-the-art instructional and lab spaces utilized by the Exercise Science program.

College/School Information:

The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings:

Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

See Below for Required Documents & Instructions:

• Cover Letter (2-3 pages in length; please address how you meet the minimum requirements / preferred qualifications for this position)
• Curriculum Vita
• Online Teaching Philosophy - statement of online teaching experience and philosophy (limited to 2 pages)
• Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 10/22/2026

Job Close Date: 11/30/2026

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.