Instructor of Practice, Assist Prof of Practice or Assoc Prof of Practice

Instructor of Practice, Assistant Professor of Practice, or Associate Professor of Practice, Healthcare Administration

Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS), within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks multiple outstanding colleagues for a 9-month, full time, non-tenure track position at the rank of Instructor of Practice, Assistant Professor of Practice, or Associate Professor of Practice in the School’s Master of Healthcare Administration program.

Rank at appointment is dependent on qualifications relative to University and College standards. Practice Track faculty are initially appointed on a contract of up to five years, renewable based on performance. Practice Track faculty are eligible to apply for promotion to higher Practice Track ranks. The successful candidate(s) will join a group of   nine Healthcare Administration faculty members serving approximately 400 graduate Healthcare Administration majors, have a wide-ranging Healthcare Administration background, and be able to teach a variety of graduate-level courses. Moreover, depending on rank and yearly workload allocation, the successful candidate may conduct research, publish articles, write grants, mentor students, and provide community engagement and service to the program, school, college, university, and profession. Successful candidates will be expected to relocate to Southeastern North Carolina or the Wilmington area and maintain a campus presence as part of the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences faculty.

Appointments begin in August 2023.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
For the rank of Instructor of Practice

• A master’s degree and licensure/certifications OR a master’s degree and exceptional professional experience.

• Master’s degree must be in Healthcare Administration/Management, or Business Administration/Management (with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework closely related to Healthcare Administration/Management), Health Services Management, or a related field from a regionally accredited program.
• Examples of relevant licenses/certifications are CPA, FACHE, and FACMPE

For the ranks of Assistant Professor of Practice or Associate Professor of Practice

• Doctoral degree OR a master’s degree, appropriate licensures and certification, exceptional professional experiences, and exceptional circumstances.

• Earned doctoral degree must be in Healthcare Administration/Management, or Business Administration/Management (with a master’s degree and/or at least 18 hours of graduate coursework closely related to Healthcare Administration/Management), Health Services Management, or a related field from a regionally accredited program.
• Examples of relevant licenses/certifications are CPA, FACHE, and FACMPE

All candidates must be able to provide evidence of previous successful teaching experience in a Healthcare Administration program in higher education.

  Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of successful online teaching experience (preferably in an accelerated program).
• Recognized accomplishment in teaching and the scholarship of teaching related to the position.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience with CAHME accreditation standards and competency-based education.
• Two or more years experience in the Healthcare field noting recognized accomplishments.
• Relevant licenses/certifications (i.e., CPA, FACHE, FACMPE) in the Healthcare field.
• Active membership in professional societies (i.e., AUPHA, MGMA, ACHE, NAHSE).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with constituents across the College and University and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in an electronic paperless environment utilizing multiple digital platforms and applications (i.e., learning management systems, assessment platforms, audio visual platforms, file management software, and social media) to complete work functions.

  Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program is housed in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The MHA curriculum is a 100% online accelerated program (OAP) that prepares graduates for administrative roles in healthcare settings.

The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate will reflect a strong commitment to professional practice, community, and regional engagement and impact activities, and applied scholarship related to professional practice.

The Healthcare Administration program is housed within the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) which is a large and growing academic unit with over 1600 students and 54 full time faculty. See:  https://uncw.edu/chhs/shahs/

The SHAHS currently has six undergraduate degree programs:

• Public Health
• Exercise Science
• Healthful Living and Fitness Education
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy

The SHAHS also has Master degrees in:

• Athletic Training
• Healthcare Administration
• Gerontology

The SHAHS also supports :

• Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through the Watson College of Education
• Masters of Education concentration in Physical Education and Health through the Watson College of Education

Minors are offered in:

• Gerontology
• Health
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Yoga Studies
• Assistance Dog Training

The SHAHS is also home to the WPA/L 101 Physical Activity and Wellness program which delivers courses that fulfill University Studies requirements.

College/School Information
The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Please apply online at https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/26989

Special Notes to Applicants
Please note that the following is required:

• Cover Letter (limited to 3 pages; please address how you meet the minimum requirements / preferred qualifications for this position)
• Statement on Diversity and Inclusion –Please address how your academic preparation and professional experiences will contribute to the School and College’s commitment of fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across the pillars of teaching, research and/or service. (limited to 2 pages)
• Curriculum Vita
• Online Teaching Philosophy – statement of online teaching experience and philosophy (limited to 2 pages)
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Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

It is anticipated that up to two hires will be made from this search

EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.