Faculty Position - MS in Healthcare Administration

Position: Full-time Faculty Position - MS in Healthcare Administration

Position Overview

The University of the Cumberlands is currently seeking a full-time faculty member for its Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHCA) program. This position supports the continued growth and academic excellence of the program and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to graduate education in healthcare leadership and administration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in the MS in Healthcare Administration program (online and/or residency formats, as assigned)
• Maintain instructional excellence aligned with course objectives, accreditation standards, and program outcomes
• Engage in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous program improvement
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to graduate students
• Participate in faculty meetings, program initiatives, and university service activities
• Collaborate with program leadership to support student success, retention, and professional preparation
• Perform other duties as determined by the Dean

Potential Teaching Areas

• Healthcare Systems and Policy;
• Healthcare Finance and Economics;
• Healthcare Quality and Performance Improvement;
• Healthcare Law, Ethics, and Compliance;
• Strategic Management in Healthcare Organizations;
• Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Behavior

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Services Administration, Public Health, Business Administration (with healthcare emphasis), or a closely related field
• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare administration and leadership
• Commitment to high-quality graduate instruction and student engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior graduate-level teaching experience
• Professional experience in healthcare administration or leadership
• Experience with online instruction and learning management systems (Blackboard preferred)
• Familiarity with accreditation and assessment processes in higher education

Employment Information

Employment Type: Full-Time

Availability: Immediate or as negotiated

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs.

In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.