Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track) or Lecturer (non-tenure-track) position in the

Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track) or Lecturer (non-tenure-track) position in the field of Healthcare Management

Position Category: Faculty
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 0.75 (Full-time)
Location:

University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function:
Cal Lutheran's School for Professional and Continuing Studies invites applicants for a full-time Associate or Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Lecturer position in the field of Healthcare Management beginning in Fall 2023. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual dedicated to teaching and mentoring post-traditional undergraduate students. We seek candidates with experience and skill in both the subject matter and in serving as a role model for African-American, Latina/o, and/or Native American students.Candidates who apply at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor must hold a doctorate. An individual who is ABD status would come in at the rank of Instructor, but change to Assistant Professor once the doctorate is complete. Candidates with a Master's Degree should apply at the rank of Lecturer. During their first year, the successful candidate will assume Program Director responsibilities for the Healthcare Management major.The School for Professional and Continuing Studies' Bachelor's Degree for Professionals program is a student-centered learning community, designed to meet the educational needs of returning post-traditional learners (i.e., students who are 18 years or older, usually working adults). As of Fall 2021, approximately 61% of our Professionals undergrad students identify as being from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations, with over 51% identifying as Latina/o. Additionally, about 57% of our students are first-generation college students and 52% are Pell Grant recipients.We currently offer eight Bachelor's Degrees, each supported by a strong curriculum that gives students the knowledge base they will need to enhance or pursue a career in industry or attend graduate school. Courses are taught in an accelerated format (i.e., 11-week terms, four terms per year), with 3.5-hour class sessions one evening per week. Classes are held at two locations: Thousand Oaks and Oxnard. All majors are currently offered in traditional face-to-face format, but we are also planning on offering each major in online formats in the coming years. For more information, please visit: https://www.callutheran.edu/professional-continuing-studies/We are looking for an individual dedicated to teaching and mentoring post-traditional undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be a generalist and able to teach courses across the undergraduate Healthcare Management curriculum (e.g., U.S. healthcare delivery system, healthcare ethics, health information systems, healthcare organization management, marketing and strategic planning for healthcare organizations, healthcare law and policy, etc.) as needed. Relevant field experience is desired, but not required.The position will require the candidate to provide strategic direction to strengthen and expand the existing program. Responsibilities include curriculum review/development, hiring and mentoring adjunct faculty, mentoring post-traditional adult learners, collaborating with program academic counselors, recruitment/outreach, and participating in university committees. The successful candidate will teach and mentor students at our University Satellite location in Oxnard, CA (located 20 minutes north of the main campus in Thousand Oaks).Please note that we are currently developing Healthcare Management as a new major for the Bachelor's Degree for Professionals program. We seek to develop/review the major and the curriculum in an effort to better meet the needs of Professionals undergrad students. We aim to develop a strong curriculum that gives students the knowledge base they will need to advance in their current careers or fulfill future career aspirations and/or prepare them to attend graduate school. The successful candidate will play an important role in selecting course content and helping determine the direction of the new major. The candidate will evaluate if AUPHA accreditation is necessary, and if so, drive the accreditation process. Also, the successful candidate will be asked to design online courses, as we plan to offer an online version of the major (in addition to the face-to-face version) in the near future.In sum, the successful candidate will: (1) be proficient at teaching courses on Healthcare Management to diverse, post-traditional undergraduate students, (2) have experience or demonstrate interest in developing online courses and teaching online, (3) have an active scholarship and publication record, (4) participate in service at the department, division, and university level, and (5) have academic program/department leadership experience.Under the direction of the Dean and Associate Dean, the Assistant/Associate Professor or Lecturer is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate courses. The Assistant/Associate Professor is to serve as a mentor to students; serve on faculty or university committees; and engage in scholarly activities, and/or creative endeavors which contribute to the academic mission of the University, as outlined in the faculty handbook (Lecturers are not expected to engage in scholarly work).

Representative Duties:
● Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses. Create assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings for development of cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students. E● Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E● Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare and submit grades, data, and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner. E● Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the first week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E● Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising, service, and scholarly, professional and creative activities, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E● Attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and University meetings. E● Performs related duties as assigned.E=Essential Duties

Knowledge Of:
• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment
• University curricula
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, and professionals available to students
• Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data
• Modern computing technology
• Record keeping techniques with regard to student enrollment, attendance, and progress



Ability To:
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of University students.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within subject field or discipline



Minimum Qualifications:
A doctorate in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare Management, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related discipline is required for hiring at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. An individual who is ABD status would come in at the rank of Instructor, but change to Assistant Professor once the doctorate is complete. An individual with a Master’s Degree (in fields such as Healthcare Management, Health Administration, Public Health) and strong work history will be considered at the Lecturer rank.



Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the above, a FACHE credential or other healthcare-related credentialing.

Licenses and Other Requirements:
None

Physical Abilities:


Working Environment:
Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

Posting Number: Faculty000712020
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date: 08/21/2023
Position End Date:
Open Date: 09/21/2022
Close Date: 1/15/2023
Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions:
Make sure to include the following with your application:

1. Cover Letter. Please tell us about yourself and how you meet the qualifications of the position (indicate if you are applying at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Lecturer). Also, please share how you plan to support the mission and HSI designation of Cal Lutheran and the Professionals program. Two pages max.
2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume. Please provide a CV or resume detailing your educational history, professional experience, teaching experience, publications, service, appointments/positions, honors/awards, etc. Please be sure to include a list of references we may contact.
3. Teaching Philosophy. Please discuss your philosophy of teaching, especially when it comes to post-traditional learners. If you do not have experience with this student population, please share if/how you might modify your approach to meet the needs of working adults. In your statement, please provide concrete examples of your pedagogy. Two pages max.
4. Diversity Statement. Please indicate how you address (or plan to address) diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching, research, service, and mentorship. Two pages max.
5. Research Statement (required for Assistant or Associate Professor candidates only). Please share your program of research, noting any work you have completed in collaboration with undergraduate students. If you have not conducted research, please share your future plans for scholarship. Two pages max.

To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10103

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.



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