2023-2024 Master Healthcare Administration

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title

Adjunct Faculty

FLSA

Exempt

Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA)

99999

EPA Position Type

Faculty

JCAT

206000

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of the Position

Winston-Salem State University department of Healthcare Management is seeking adjunct professors to teach Master of Healthcare Administration distance learning courses listed below:

Course 1:
Strategic Planning & Marketing :
MHA - 6405 WC Strategic Planning & Marketing

This course addresses the top executive’s responsibility, employing the Seven-Stage Model of Strategic Planning and Marketing, providing a road map for leading and implementing the strategic plan and supporting marketing action plans. Topics include competitive analysis, determination of key business proposition, planning strategy, aligning strategy with structure, linking day-to-day operations with strategy, fitting marketing to strategy, implementing strategy and marketing plans, and monitoring results and adjusting strategy and marketing as necessary.

Course 2
Health Law, Ethics and Policy

This course provides an introduction to health legislation, programs and their implications for providers and consumers. Legal principles and issues are addressed for medical case workers, healthcare facilities and staff for injuries to patients and abuse of patient rights by the healthcare system. Topics include malpractice suits and legislation, collection of bills, labor laws, and informed consent. Healthcare ethics and moral principles will be addressed. The course examines important aspects of healthcare related policies and takes a broad approach to the study of health policy and law, including healthcare, public health and bioethical issues in the United States

Course 3
Healthcare Information Systems Management

This course provides students with an understanding of how information systems and technology are applied in healthcare management. The course focuses on the leader’s responsibility for the provision of appropriate information systems. Information systems planning and implementation are addressed. The evaluation, justification, and selection of information systems, including software, hardware, and network components are addressed. How information systems support management decision analysis/making, service and clinical quality, and population health are discussed. Other key topics include: required competencies of CIO and IT staff, system privacy, security, and ethics, healthcare information/data management, clinical information systems/electronic medical records, health IT software selection, meaningful use, HITECH and PPACA .

Course 4
Healthcare Professional Relations

This course focuses on the ability of leaders to establish and maintain relationships, and communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external customers. Key subjects addressed include: building collaborative relationships; demonstrating interpersonal competency; developing and maintaining patient, board of directors, medical staff, nursing, allied health, and employee relationships; identifying stakeholder needs/expectations; and practicing shared decision making. Identifying underserved patients’ needs/expectations, incorporating the views of stakeholders in decisions that affect the quality of care, work environment and business stability; following through on promises; providing service recovery to dissatisfied customers, and holding individuals accountable for their actions are also addressed.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The WSSU Master of Healthcare Administration ( MHA ) program is a full-time distance learning program that strives to increase the participation of underrepresented populations in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. The MHA program provides a comprehensive graduate experience designed to meet the needs of working professionals who are in the early stages of their careers. Led by a mixture of faculty drawn from academic and professional backgrounds, students gain competencies in management and business functions that are applicable to a wide range of healthcare organizations.

Position Information

Working Position Title

2023-2024 Master Healthcare Administration

Building and Room No.

F L Atkins Health Sciences, 407 A

Appointment Type

Time limited

If Time Limited.

Yes

Appointment Length.

Up to 11 months

Position Number

AJH164

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies

No

Minimum Experience/Education

Master’s degree is required, in Health Care or related field, from an accredited institution of higher learning. Professional experience in Health Services Management and Higher Education teaching experience preferred.

Normal Work Schedule

Distance Learning Courses are held once a week 6:00pm- 8:30 pm

Department Required Skills

The Healthcare Management Department is seeking applicants who are organized, prepared, and capable of communicating clearly and effectively with students and colleagues. All applicants are required to utilize Brightspace- D2L platform, and zoom. Although training is available, experience is preferred.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

A terminal degree (i.e. PhD, JD, DrPH, DHA,) from an accredited institution is preferred.

Experience teaching Competency-Based Education is preferred.

Required License or Certification

Valid US Driver's License

No

Commercial Driver's License Required

No

Physical Required

No

List any other medical/drug tests required

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency

Adequately prepare all course materials and lesson for healthcare administration course. Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, timelines, and approved syllabus. Provide engaging and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes. Suitably challenge, engage, serve, and communicate with students to encourage participation and learning while fostering mutual value and respect. Complete grade books, mid-term and final grade submissions, learning assessments, and final exam assessments on a timely basis, and respond to student questions on a timely basis. Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.

Percentage Of Time

100

Posting Details

Posting Details

Internal Posting Only

No

Position Type

Faculty

Time Limited Position

Yes

Appointment Length

Up to 11 months

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Open Date

03/23/2023

Close Date

04/22/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
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Applicant Document
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. Letter of Reference 1
6. Letter of Reference 2
7. Letter of Reference 3

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Unofficial Transcript