Open Rank-Clinical (Assistant Prof., Associate Prof., Professor)

University of South Carolina; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina invites applications for the MHA Program Director position in the Arnold School of Public Health. This open rank clinical-track faculty role seeks an experienced leader to advance the Master of Health Administration program, overseeing its operations and teaching responsibilities, while collaborating with community partners.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Generous paid leave

Retirement programs

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required by employment start date.
• At least 1 year post-doctoral teaching experience for Clinical Assistant Professor rank.
• Established record of impactful teaching for higher ranks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the MHA program.
• Provide visionary leadership consistent with CAHME requirements.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Community Engagement

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, DHA, DrPH, or JD)

Job description

Open Rank-Clinical (Assistant Prof., Associate Prof., Professor)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter outlining their research and teaching interests and experience, their interest (and any experience with) directing an academic degree program, and their ideal vision for a master’s program in health administration; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) contact information for three references. Submit your application using the following link:

If you have questions, please contact Bankole “Banky” Olatosi, PhD, Search Committee Chair at [e-mail] . Review of applications will begin August 18, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is January 2, 2026 or August 16, 2026 depending on the preference of the selected candidate.


Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Posting Summary

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Posting Number

Posting Number FAC00071PO25

Advertised Title

Advertised Title Open Rank-Clinical (Assistant Prof., Associate Prof., Professor)

Campus

Campus Columbia

College/Division

College/Division Arnold School of Public Health

Department

Department ASPH Health Services Policy and Management

Advertised Salary Range

Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Position Category

Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis

Basis 12 months

Work County

Tenure Information Professional Track

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Faculty

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Posting Summary Logo Posting Number FAC00071PO25 Advertised Title Open Rank-Clinical (Assistant Prof., Associate Prof., Professor) Campus Columbia College/Division Arnold School of Public Health Department ASPH Health Services Policy and Management Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Professional Track Job Search Category Faculty About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Position Description Advertised Job Summary University of South Carolina MHA Program Director – Open Rank Clinical-Track Faculty Position The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health invites applications for an open rank clinical-track faculty position in the Department of Health Services Policy and Management ( HSPM ) to serve as the next Director of our Master of Health Administration ( MHA ) Program. We seek an experienced faculty member who shares our vision of a world in which health care is accessible, affordable, effective, and equitable for all, and who takes seriously the responsibility of training the next generation of health care administrators to have a positive impact on policy and practice. In addition to overseeing and managing all aspects of the MHA program, the successful candidate will be expected to provide visionary leadership consistent with the requirements of a CAHME -accredited program; liaise with community partners to ensure placement of students in graduate assistantships, residencies, and fellowships; teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the department; advise and mentor students; and provide service to the University, profession, and community. The MHA Program Director supervises an Academic Programs Specialist who provides programmatic and student services support. The MHA Program Director also serves as the faculty advisor to HSPM’s student-led Healthcare Leadership Association, which gives students interested in healthcare leadership the opportunity to participate in professional development, networking events, and educational seminars. This 12-month faculty position is fully supported by state funds and includes a substantial start-up package and administrative supplement. About the Department and the School of Public Health HSPM is home to 15 full-time faculty who are actively engaged in research to address public health and health care challenges in areas such as rural health, behavioral health, infectious disease, health economics, primary care, maternal and child health, health insurance and hospital care. Our faculty lead or co-lead four major centers on campus: the Rural and Minority Health Research Center, the Big Data Health Sciences Center, the South Carolina Center for Effectiveness Research in Orthopedics, and the Patient Engagement Studio. Our location in the state capital near government agencies and an array of non-profit organizations facilitates collaborative community-engaged partnerships focused on public health priorities important to the people of our state and nation. Our faculty teach courses in the undergraduate public health major, and we also offer three fully-accredited graduate degree programs: a Master of Health Administration, a Master of Public Health, and a PhD in Health Services Policy and Management. HSPM is a full Graduate Member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration ( AUPHA ). Our MHA program prepares tomorrow’s health care leaders by exposing students to the core public health disciplines and equipping them with competencies in health care management, accounting, finance, information technology, quantitative methods, leadership, planning, and evaluation. Two-thirds of our instructors are nationally known experts in their fields who are also current practitioners. The program has been continuously accredited by CAHME since 1991. Our graduates are active, visible and valuable members of their communities working hard to improve health and health systems. We offer two tracks: a full-time traditional track and an executive track for experienced health service professionals that meets in person one weekend per month allowing them to advance their career without disrupting it. Students in the traditional track gain hands-on experience from day one by working in a health care setting through a graduate assistantship, which provides in-state tuition and a stipend to help offset living expenses. Students in the executive track enjoy a unique capstone experience, traveling during the summer to visit and learn from health care organizations abroad. Recent destinations have included Dubai ( UAE ), Switzerland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. HSPM is housed within the Arnold School of Public Health at USC—the state’s public flagship university. The Arnold School hosts a rich portfolio of extramurally funded research totaling more than $59 million last year. The school ranks 6th nationally in National Institutes of Health funding among all public schools of public health, and offers numerous resources for faculty engaged in research, including generous salary release and indirect return policies. Columbia is a lively and diverse city with a reasonable cost of living, an excellent quality of life, and a wide variety of things to see and do. Jogging and walking paths line the downtown and riverfront greenway, with parks scattered throughout the rest of the city, and the popularity of downtown living has sparked the growth of independent restaurants, coffee houses, wine bars, breweries, galleries, boutiques, and street fairs. Other Columbia highlights include: the Columbia Museum of Art with continuous high-profile traveling exhibits; the Nickelodeon art house cinema; the South Carolina State Museum with its planetarium, observatory, and 4-D movie theatre; the nationally recognized Riverbanks Zoo and Garden; and Lake Murray. Columbia has a lively local music scene and national entertainment tours that visit the Colonial Life Arena and the Koger Center for the Arts. Known for its college athletics teams as a member of the SEC , the city also hosts a minor league baseball team (the Columbia Fireflies). On top of that, our central location means you are just a few hours (or less) from world-class beaches, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and popular destinations like Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, and Charleston, SC. Required Education and Experience

• Applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD, DHA , DrPH, or JD) in health policy, health services research, health care management, business, health economics, public policy, law, or a closely related field by the employment start date.
• Applicants at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and program leadership, have at least 1 year of post-doctoral teaching experience, and have at least 2 years of relevant work experience (e.g., in an academic or health care practice setting) by the employment start date.
• Applicants at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor must have an established record of impactful teaching and/or demonstrated excellence in program leadership, at least 5 years of post-doctoral teaching experience, and relevant work experience (e.g., in an academic or health care practice setting) commensurate with rank and academic policy by the employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications . Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 01/02/2026 Job Open Date 05/29/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Interested candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter outlining their research and teaching interests and experience, their interest (and any experience with) directing an academic degree program, and their ideal vision for a master’s program in health administration; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) contact information for three references. Submit your application using the following link: If you have questions, please contact Bankole “Banky” Olatosi, PhD, Search Committee Chair at [e-mail] . Review of applications will begin August 18, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is January 2, 2026 or August 16, 2026 depending on the preference of the selected candidate.


Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.


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Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents