Job Title: Associate Professor, Healthcare Management
Location: Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 282138
About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The Associate Professor of Health Management is a "Health Professor" in a School of Business. This is a faculty member specializing in healthcare management, teaching courses on topics like healthcare policy, operations, finance, and strategy within the business context, with a focus on research and scholarly activity related to the healthcare industry, often requiring a strong background in both business principles and healthcare practices.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Teaching :

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate level courses in healthcare management, including subjects like healthcare economics, healthcare quality improvement, healthcare policy analysis, and strategic healthcare planning.

• Design curriculum and teaching materials aligned with current healthcare trends and industry practices.

• Employ diverse teaching methods such as lectures, case studies, simulations, and guest speakers to engage students.

• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.

Research :

• Conduct research on healthcare business issues, including topics like healthcare cost containment, patient outcomes, healthcare innovation, and the impact of policy changes on healthcare organizations.

• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at academic conferences.

• Secure external funding for research projects.

Engagement :

• Collaborate with healthcare industry professionals and organizations to bring real-world case studies and guest speakers into the classroom.

• Participate in professional associations related to healthcare management and business.

• Contribute to the development of the healthcare management program by participating in curriculum reviews and program planning.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in healthcare administration, business administration with a focus on healthcare, or a related field.

Proven experience in teaching healthcare management courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Relevant work experience in the healthcare industry, such as consulting, hospital management, or healthcare policy analysis.

Established research record with publications in reputable journals.

Preferred Qualifications

At a minimum of 5-years teaching in higher education at an accredited, higher education institution in United States.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong understanding of healthcare systems, regulations, and industry trends.

Expertise in business principles including financial analysis, strategic planning, and operations management.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Ability to effectively guide and mentor students.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect
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Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
* a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

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