Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration (Clinical Track)

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed institution is seeking a passionate Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration to join its dynamic College of Health and Sciences. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of students through innovative teaching and mentorship. The successful candidate will engage in both undergraduate and graduate education, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes student success and community impact. With a focus on continuous improvement and professional development, this position is ideal for individuals committed to making a difference in the field of healthcare education. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to equity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Remission

Qualifications

• Must have a terminal degree or a master's with extensive experience.
• Teaching experience preferred, especially at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in healthcare administration.
• Mentor students and manage the academic program.

Skills

Healthcare Administration

Teaching Skills

Mentoring

Effective Communication

Education

Terminal Degree in Healthcare Administration

Master's Degree with Extensive Work Experience

Job description

Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.

We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found here.

Aurora University seeks talented faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. As a private institution, Aurora University expects faculty to be involved in the lives of students through mentoring, student support, enrollment initiatives, and other activities related to the college experience. To facilitate this highly interactive faculty / student relationship, the typical teaching load is three 4 credit-hour courses per semester. Student advising is supported by professional staff. Undergraduate faculty share in the delivery of the general education program, most often by teaching within the university's interdisciplinary core. Evidence of successful teaching, or a strong potential for successful teaching, is required for all positions. Experience teaching at a smaller, private institution is highly preferred.

Position Purpose : The College of Health and Sciences at Aurora University invites applications for a full-time, clinical-track Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration. The candidate will be instrumental in furthering the growing Healthcare Administration program’s objective of providing students with outstanding classroom and experiential learning opportunities to become highly competent and productive professionals. The candidate will possess experience and knowledge in multiple aspects of healthcare administration and will teach in both the undergraduate healthcare administration program and the graduate MBA healthcare track. This position is a 9-month academic appointment with the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning fall of 2024.

Essential Job Functions :

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses that span healthcare administration as well as engage in professional activity and service projects that will strengthen the university community. The successful candidate will also work well in a highly collaborative departmental environment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Faculty typically teach three courses per term, and have opportunities for service and professional growth and development. The successful candidate will have experience working in the field of healthcare administration and will possess a professional network available to support the program and its students.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the oversight of the academic program. This includes the on ground and online healthcare administration major and the healthcare track in the MBA on ground program. Specific duties will include : mentoring students; managing the faculty, the curriculum, assessment plans and report, and departmental resources; providing oversight of the robust internship experience; and providing students with professional networking opportunities, especially at the graduate level.

Essential Job Requirements :

Education : Applicants must have earned a terminal degree in the field, or possess a master’s degree with extensive work experience. Doctorally prepared candidates are preferred and ABD candidates will be considered as well. Current certifications related to the field are encouraged, as well as prior teaching experience.

Experience : Industry experience and teaching experience preferred. Ability to work mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Skills : Demonstrate commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment. Demonstrated effective written, oral communication, and / or presentation skills. Commitment to staying current in the field. Mentoring undergraduate students.

Physical Requirements : Ability to interact with individuals, either in person or via technology. Ability to be physically present in class and during office hours. Ability to demonstrate physical activities relevant to the profession.

All benefit-eligible faculty positions offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. Applications must include a letter of intent including description of education, certifications held, and all relevant experience, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references including phone numbers (candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted). Electronic applications welcomed.

Applicants should include their teaching philosophy and diversity statement in the cover letter. Full consideration will be given to applications received by July 1, 2024. Applications received after that date may be considered until positions are filled. It is anticipated the appointments will begin fall 2024.

Inquiries about this position can be directed to the Dean of the College of Health and Sciences, Sarah Radtke ([emailprotected] ).

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