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Tenure-Track, Rank Open Faculty; Health Administration

Employer
University of North Alabama
Location
Florence, Alabama
Salary
Competitive with AACSB-accredited institutions; commensurate with experience/education.
Date posted
Oct 21, 2022

Job Details

The University of North Alabama invites applications for a full-time, open rank, tenure-track faculty position in Health Administration within the Department of Management and Marketing in the College of Business and Technology, beginning in Fall 2023. The successful candidate will instruct in our new Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, as well as our MBA and/or BBA programs. Candidates must possess, or be within six months of completion (as per evidence of ABD status and dissertation defense schedule), a doctorate in Health Administration, public health, or a related field from an accredited institution.

The review of candidates will focus on their research productivity/potential, teaching effectiveness/potential, and mentoring experience/potential. While content areas are open, expertise in healthcare finance, healthcare economics, healthcare law/policy, management and organizational behavior, and/or quality improvement is preferred. Candidates with healthcare industry experience are also encouraged to apply.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Responsibilities include teaching online graduate courses, while establishing and/or maintaining a strong record of research and service. The MHA program is delivered 100% online, however, other teaching and service responsibilities will require being on campus.

The successful candidate will have a willingness to work with students from diverse backgrounds through teaching and research, as well as during experiential learning opportunities. Candidates are expected to demonstrate research necessary for the college to meet current AACSB International accreditation standards. Salaries are competitive with other AACSB-accredited institutions, and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:  A doctoral degree in Health Administration, public health, or a related field from an accredited institution is required.  Preferred: Candidates with healthcare industry experience.

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at http://jobs.una.edu/postings/6609. Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and a reference list with contact information for at least three professional/academic references at the time of application. In addition, this level of position requires the submission of a one-page diversity statement, the details of which can be found here.

Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process.  If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.

We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.

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UNA is a regional, doctoral-level, state-assisted institution of higher education located in Florence, Alabama.  UNA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).  UNA was named one of America's "Great Colleges to Work For in 2022 and 2022" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, the nation's premier publication for professionals in the academic world.  With an enrollment of over 10,000 students, UNA offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs through four academic colleges: arts, sciences, and engineering; business and technology; education and human sciences; and nursing and health professions.  UNA is one of the most picturesque college campuses in Alabama, occupying a 140-acre pedestrian-friendly campus in Florence's historic district.  Florence is located within a four-city area on the banks of the Tennessee River known collectively as the "Shoals", which is steeped in arts, culture, and entertainment - and is home to the famous Muscle Shoals sound.  The University’s Athletics programs are Division I and compete within the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN). The University’s diverse faculty and staff enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and are supported in their professional and career endeavors through encouraged participation in conferences, research opportunities, and various other types of professional development.

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