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Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Administration, Tenure Track

Employer
Governors State University
Location
University Park, IL

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Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Type:

Faculty, Tenure Track

Classification Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor

Position's Functional Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Administration, Tenure Track

Position Start Date:

01/01/2021

Position Summary:

The College of Health and Human Services at Governors State University (GSU) announces a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Health Administration in the Department of Health Administration beginning the spring semester of 2021 until it is filled. The Department has grown significantly to offer four academic programs: 1) CAHME-accredited Master Degree of Health Administration (MHA), 2) Master of Science Degree in Health Informatics (MSHI), 3) AUPHA-certified Bachelor Degree of Health Administration (BHA), and 4) Bachelor Degree in Health Informatics (BSHI). The successful candidate will join a dynamic and diverse faculty.

We seek candidates from an academic institution with outstanding teaching skills, interest in advising non-traditional and diverse student populations, evidence of a potential or distinguished record of scholarship consistent with tenure-track expectations, and professional service via projects, committees or other faculty roles.

Duties: Collaborate with the department chair and directors of other programs to supervise MHA program, maintaining its strength, quality, and accreditation. Serve as a member of the faculty team to maintain teaching load commensurate with the duties and responsibilities, conduct and publish in the field of health care management, policy or health services research, and provide services.

The GSU campus is conveniently located within easy reach by road and rail from Chicago and surrounding communities. To learn more about Governors State University, visit www.govst.edu.

In addition to meeting fully its obligation under federal and state law, GSU is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Governors State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

1) Doctorate in health management, policy, finance, accounting, economics, or health services research, and other business related disciplines with a health administration focus. ABD in final stage of completion will be considered with evidence of the degree being awarded before hiring. 2) Successful teaching experience at the graduate levels, 3) Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community, 4) must be able to teach at least two of the following areas: Healthcare Quality with Lean Six Sigma, Health Finance and accounting, and capstone course of health care management, 5) Demonstrated potential and skills to conduct and publish research. Applicants for the Associate Professor level will be expected to have documented record of peer-reviewed publications and MHA program director experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates who come from the CAHME accredited program or have MHA program director experience are highly desirable. Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative health services research are preferred.

Posting Date:

10/09/2020

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

FA0372P

Type of Search:

External

Quicklink for Posting:

http://employment.govst.edu/postings/5511

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Required documentation: Letter of application focusing on the qualifications and interests; current Curriculum Vitae; and a list of three professional references. Candidates are invited to include other supporting documents such as publications, syllabi, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Official transcripts from the institution awarding the highest degree may be required prior to a campus visit.

Position: Open until filled (or cancelled). The review of applications will begin October 15th 2020. Applying for this position with all required documents should be submitted online at http://employment.govst.edu. Requests for additional information should be addressed to the chair of the Search Committee:
Dr. Nafees Qamar
Email: mqamar@govst.edu. Phone: (708)534-4032

Organization

Working at Governors State University

Success by Degrees

GSU is an “island of excellence,” according to Dr. Martha J. Kanter, Under Secretary of the United States Department of Education. With bold, new initiatives, 23 bachelor’s, 27 master’s, and five doctoral degree programs, GSU excels at providing the quality education that is essential for success in today’s world.

Success by Opportunity

GSU’s exemplary efforts bring unequalled education opportunities to the region’s diverse population. The university is remarkably inclusive and serves students from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. The student body, like the faculty and staff, reflect a rich blend of ideas, perspectives, talents, and life experiences.

Success by Innovation

GSU, expanding on its commitment to excellence and reflecting the best research on student success, will become a full-service university with the admission of its inaugural freshman class in 2014. The groundbreaking Dual Degree Program encourages community college students to complete both an associate and bachelor’s degree at an affordable tuition rate and with comprehensive academic advising.

Success by Commitment

GSU is committed to serving as the region’s public square and making the community stronger through programs and partnerships in education, healthcare, government, and business. The Center for Performing Arts and Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park integrate arts and education. The university is also fully committed to sustainability through its alternative energy and conservation efforts.

Success by Excellence

GSU, the only public university in the Chicago Southland region, is a national model in providing education pathways that lead its graduates to lives rich in purpose, commitment, and contribution.

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