Professor of Practice - Management & Leadership

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Houston in Houston, TX, seeks a Professor of Practice for a .75 FTE, non-tenure track appointment starting January 2027. The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, plus directing the MS in Healthcare program and serving the department and college.

Ideal candidates have experience teaching healthcare management topics in all modalities (face-to-face, asynchronous, synchronous, hyflex) and a strong record of teaching excellence. MD with MBA/PhD or JD is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching healthcare management topics at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Proven ability to teach in multiple modalities (face-to-face, asynchronous, synchronous, hyflex).
• Administrative experience with a willingness to serve in leadership roles.
• Advanced degrees in health or business fields; MD/MBA or MD/PhD preferred.
• Record of activities as defined by AACSB.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in management and healthcare topics.
• Serve as Director of the MS in Healthcare program.
• Contribute to the college and department through service and scholarship.
• Engage in online/in-person/hybrid teaching and program development.
• Support AACSB-related activities and accreditation standards.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Online teaching

Administrative leadership

Healthcare management

Education

MD

MBA

PhD in business

JD

Tools

Online course platforms

Student information systems

Job description

Department: Management Department Salary: Competitive with market

The Department of Management & Leadership in the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston welcomes inquiries regarding a .75 FTE, non-tenure track, Professor of Practice position, starting January 2027.

Responsibilities will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, service to the department as the Director of the MS in Healthcare program, as well as service to the college, and participation in the academic life of the department and college. Preferred candidates will have experience teaching healthcare management topics including introductory business of healthcare topics, healthcare leadership, and more advanced healthcare management graduate-level topics.

The candidate should be experienced teaching in all modalities (face-to-face, asynchronous, synchronous, and hyflex). Preferred candidates will also have a record of teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate classes. Candidates with experience and expertise in online teaching who can demonstrate teaching innovativeness are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates will be expected to take a multidisciplinary approach to the courses they teach, integrating a variety of business disciplines when considering the special circumstances of the healthcare environment. Candidates should have prior administrative experience and demonstrate a willingness to serve the department in an administrative capacity. Candidates should also have a demonstrated record of qualified activities as defined by the AACSB.

Applicants with an MD and a related business degree such as an MBA or Ph.D. in business are preferred. Experience consulting in healthcare is desirable. Additional qualifications such as a JD are especially welcome. For more information on the department, see https://www.bauer.uh.edu/departments/management-leadership/.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.