Central Michigan University
Health Administration Instructor and Graduate Program Director
Central Michigan University, Lansing, Michigan, United States,
Health Administration Instructor and Graduate Program Director
The Health Administration Division within the School of Health Sciences of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University (CMU) seeks to hire a Health Administration Instructor who will also serve as Graduate Program Director, beginning January 2025. This position is open until filled; however, priority consideration is given to applications received by November 18, 2024. The successful candidate will teach courses in and oversee the Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) and Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree programs, as well as two graduate certificates in International Health and Health Systems Leadership.
This position is located on the campus of CMU in Mt. Pleasant, MI. The ideal candidate is an individual with administrative and leadership experience in healthcare who can demonstrate a strong understanding of health administration education and knowledge of health systems operations. The successful candidate will be expected to lead efforts for the national-level recognition of both graduate programs and demonstrate integrity, professional maturity, accountability, and team-based leadership, working collaboratively with university administrators and other experienced health administration faculty committed to academic excellence, innovation, and student success. Primary Responsibilities:
Strategize and lead Health Administration activities, such as the development of course curricula, program updates, re-accreditation/re-certification, recognition of excellence, and new student recruitment. Coordinate successful delivery of the MHA and DHA programs and the two graduate certificates: student advising, an on-campus orientation for incoming DHA students, and administration of DHA comprehensive examinations, dissertations, and MHA capstone projects. Collaborate with the Dean, faculty, and relevant university units to achieve and maintain national visibility and recognition of the MHA and DHA programs. Assist with onboarding new fixed-term faculty and their course delivery at the graduate level. Provide services to the profession and the wider academic community. Teach courses in Health Administration. Required Qualifications:
Terminal degree in relevant field (e.g., DHA, PhD, EdD, DrPH, DNP, JD, MD, or similar degree). Demonstrated experience in leadership roles related to healthcare management or similar, preferably in academia. Demonstrated strong marketing and recruiting skills, and ability to build strong institutional programs. Experience in and demonstrated ability to work with a team and collaborate across disciplines, earning trust and mutual respect. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications:
An area of expertise that includes health service organizations and systems, health services administration, health planning, or health law. Demonstrated credibility with healthcare leaders working in the fields of health care administration and health care policy, to build strong academic-practice partnerships and productive channels for faculty and student recruitment. Experience in involvement in the accreditation process of academic programs. Superior communication skills, as evidenced in their work in teaching, leading an organization, and representing the program to donors, policymakers, and other academics. Evidence of successful teaching. About the Department:
The Undergraduate Health Administration program (AUPHA certified), Master of Health Administration program (CAHME accredited), and Doctor of Health Administration programs, along with two graduate certificates (International Health and Healthcare Leadership) are taught by a core group of faculty and experienced healthcare leaders involved in research and professional service. EEO Statement:
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight. If you wish to see 'EEO is the Law' posters, please
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The Health Administration Division within the School of Health Sciences of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University (CMU) seeks to hire a Health Administration Instructor who will also serve as Graduate Program Director, beginning January 2025. This position is open until filled; however, priority consideration is given to applications received by November 18, 2024. The successful candidate will teach courses in and oversee the Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) and Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree programs, as well as two graduate certificates in International Health and Health Systems Leadership.
This position is located on the campus of CMU in Mt. Pleasant, MI. The ideal candidate is an individual with administrative and leadership experience in healthcare who can demonstrate a strong understanding of health administration education and knowledge of health systems operations. The successful candidate will be expected to lead efforts for the national-level recognition of both graduate programs and demonstrate integrity, professional maturity, accountability, and team-based leadership, working collaboratively with university administrators and other experienced health administration faculty committed to academic excellence, innovation, and student success. Primary Responsibilities:
Strategize and lead Health Administration activities, such as the development of course curricula, program updates, re-accreditation/re-certification, recognition of excellence, and new student recruitment. Coordinate successful delivery of the MHA and DHA programs and the two graduate certificates: student advising, an on-campus orientation for incoming DHA students, and administration of DHA comprehensive examinations, dissertations, and MHA capstone projects. Collaborate with the Dean, faculty, and relevant university units to achieve and maintain national visibility and recognition of the MHA and DHA programs. Assist with onboarding new fixed-term faculty and their course delivery at the graduate level. Provide services to the profession and the wider academic community. Teach courses in Health Administration. Required Qualifications:
Terminal degree in relevant field (e.g., DHA, PhD, EdD, DrPH, DNP, JD, MD, or similar degree). Demonstrated experience in leadership roles related to healthcare management or similar, preferably in academia. Demonstrated strong marketing and recruiting skills, and ability to build strong institutional programs. Experience in and demonstrated ability to work with a team and collaborate across disciplines, earning trust and mutual respect. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications:
An area of expertise that includes health service organizations and systems, health services administration, health planning, or health law. Demonstrated credibility with healthcare leaders working in the fields of health care administration and health care policy, to build strong academic-practice partnerships and productive channels for faculty and student recruitment. Experience in involvement in the accreditation process of academic programs. Superior communication skills, as evidenced in their work in teaching, leading an organization, and representing the program to donors, policymakers, and other academics. Evidence of successful teaching. About the Department:
The Undergraduate Health Administration program (AUPHA certified), Master of Health Administration program (CAHME accredited), and Doctor of Health Administration programs, along with two graduate certificates (International Health and Healthcare Leadership) are taught by a core group of faculty and experienced healthcare leaders involved in research and professional service. EEO Statement:
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight. If you wish to see 'EEO is the Law' posters, please
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