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Faculty, Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor - Health Care Administration/Public Health

Employer
Utah Valley University
Location
Utah, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jan 5, 2021

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Faculty, Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor - Health Care Administration/Public Health

Position Category: Faculty - Tenure Track (FT)

Summary:
Under the direction of the Department Chairperson, teaching responsibilities (12 credits per semester) could include: Health Services Organization and Policy, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Law, Community Health, Biostatistics, Ethics, and other classes as needed. Teach online, hybrid, face-to-face, evenings, and weekends. Provide services to the department, university and community, produce scholarly work, and uphold professional and ethical standards.

UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.


Required Qualifications:
Candidates should have a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service consistent with a teaching university.

A doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Healthcare Administration, Health Services Administration, Health Services Management, Health Informatics, or a similar field

Applicants who are ABD may be considered, with proof that all requirements for their doctoral degree will be completed on or before June 30, 2021.

Expertise in biostatistics and quality improvement analytics
Leadership experience in industry

Evidence of involvement in health professional organizations and/or associations


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of strategic planning and operations management in healthcare
• Knowledge of population health and quality improvement analytics
• Knowledge of management, administration, leadership, and organizational behavior in healthcare
• Knowledge of the U.S. and international healthcare, along with industry trends
• Knowledge of healthcare law along with policy development, implementation, and evaluation
• Knowledge of current trends in healthcare administration education
• Knowledge of research design and biostatistical applications
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques, curriculum development, and evaluation and assessment of instruction
• Knowledge of student management, motivation and evaluation
• Knowledge of current trends in education, especially related to healthcare administration
• Proficient in data analytics and quality improvement
• Skills in the proficient use of technology, especially related to online software like Canvas
• Skills in doing research and scholarly work
• Effective interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills
• Skills in instructional strategies and techniques
• Skills in managing, motivating, and evaluating students
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Evidence of successful teaching
• Ability to create and interact with community partnerships


Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited institution with terminal, earned degree appropriate to discipline. ABD accepted. Knowledge and skill in current instructional theories, strategies, techniques, and discipline content. Evidence of potential for scholarly/creative work consistent with a teaching university.


Physical Requirements:
Work is typically performed in a classroom/office environment.


Benefits Summary:
UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.


FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: DOQ

Advertisement Number: FAC14320
Open Date: 10/28/2020
Review Start Date: 01/20/2021
Close Date: 10/20/2021
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please provide 3 professional references in the “reference” section of the applicant. References may be contacted at any time during the search process.


To apply, visit: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/20506

Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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