Master of Healthcare Administration Executive in Residence

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania invites applications for an Executive in Residence in the Master of Healthcare Administration program. This part-time, contracted appointment involves instructional duties, advising students and promoting the program, representing Gannon as an expert ambassador.

Responsibilities include teaching at least one MHA course per year, advising on curriculum and career paths, assisting with recruitment events, and collaborating with faculty to ensure industry

Qualifications

• Significant executive-level experience in healthcare administration.
• Ability to mentor students and represent the program credibly.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: teach at least one MHA course per academic year, with adjunct terms.
• Consulting: advise on curriculum design and industry practices; respond promptly to requests.
• Represent Gannon as an expert in healthcare administration at events and forums.
• Recruitment: participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment events.
• Advisement: provide career guidance, resume reviews, and reference letters as needed.
• Strategic Advising: advise on curriculum updates, align program with industry needs.

Skills

Senior-level experience

Healthcare Administration expertise

Education

Graduate degree in healthcare administration or related field

Job description

Master of Healthcare Administration Executive inResidence

Position Summary: The Executive in Residence will assist the MHA program withinstructional, advising, and promotional activities for students,prospective students, and the communities Gannon serves, whilerepresenting Gannon as an executive ambassador in the field ofhealthcare administration. This is a part-time, contractedposition; the Executive in Residence performs services as anindependent contractor and is not an employee of theUniversity.

Essential Functions

1. Instruction: Serve as instructor of record for at least one MHAcourse each academic year, scheduled in consultation with the MHAProgram Director. Instructional work is compensated separatelyunder the MHA program's standard adjunct contractual terms.
2. Consulting Services: Remain reasonably available to consult withGannon faculty and staff on industry practices, recommendinstructional design approaches, and advise on healthcareadministration programming and curriculum development. Respond in atimely manner to requests from the MHA program's faculty andstaff.
3. Represent Gannon as an Expert in Healthcare Administration:Represent the MHA program at healthcare-related events, panels, andforums as needed, serving as a visible figurehead who positionsGannon as a knowledgeable leader in the discipline.
4. Recruitment: Participate in on-campus and, as needed, off-campusrecruitment events to help prospective students and corporatesponsors understand the value of a healthcare administration careerand the MHA program.
5. Advisement: Provide advising to current MHA students on careerpaths, internships, job selection, and networking strategies,including review of resumes and reference letters uponrequest.
6. Strategic Advising to the MHA Program: Advise the MHA ProgramDirector on curriculum updates based on market trends, helpidentify emerging skill gaps, participate in advisory board andaccreditation review processes, and provide expertise aligning theprogram's competency model and curriculum with the needs ofindustry employers.

Required Qualifications:

Significant senior-level (executive) experience in healthcareadministration, with demonstrated industry expertise sufficient toinform curriculum, mentor students, and represent Gannon crediblyto healthcare audiences. Ability to hold oneself to a high ethicaland professional standard consistent with the standards of thehealthcare industry, and to perform all responsibilities in athorough, diligent, and responsible manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

A graduate degree in healthcare administration, business, publichealth, or a related field; prior teaching, training, orcurriculum-advising experience; and an active professional networkwithin the healthcare industry that can benefit MHA students andthe broader program.

Location: Erie, Pa

Employment Status: Part Time

Department: Master of Healthcare Administration

Division: Col. of Engineering & Business

Subdivision: School of Business