Assistant Professor - Healthcare Administration

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (DE); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Healthcare Administration to join the Master of Healthcare Administration program beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses, conduct research, publish, write grants, mentor students, and engage with the local community.

The position requires a doctoral degree and a demonstrated research trajectory, with preference for online/accredited program experience and potential for

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in 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.
• ABD at time of application may be considered; terminal degree must be conferred prior to start; Practice Track possible.
• Two or more years' experience in the Healthcare field with recognized accomplishments.
• Relevant licenses/certifications (CPA, FACHE, FACMPE) in Healthcare.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Online teaching experience

Grant writing

Research program development

AI in education

CAHME accreditation

Formation

Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management

Description du poste

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 Southeast 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

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.

Description of the Healthcare Administration Program and SHAHS

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/

Undergraduate Degree Programs at SHAHS

• Public Health
• Exercise Science
• Healthful Living and Fitness Education
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy (Face-to-face and fully online option)

Master of Science Degrees at SHAHS

• Athletic Training
• Healthcare Administration (100% Online program)
• Gerontology with 4+1 options:
  • (Bachelors / Masters) with Public Health / Gerontology
  • Recreation Therapy / Gerontology
  • Exercise Science / Gerontology

Other Master’s Programs and Support at SHAHS

• 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 Offered at SHAHS

• Gerontology
• Health & Wellness Coaching
• Whole Health & Wellness Studies
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Yoga Studies
• Assistance Dog Training

Other Programs at SHAHS

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.

Position Type

Permanent

Job Posting Date

10/22/2026

Job Close Date

11/30/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.