Overview

The Department of Health Professions in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. This faculty will serve as the Program Director of the Health Services Administration program. The Health Services Administration program, one of five academic programs within the Department of Health Professions, is a Full Certified Member of AUPHA and is a leading program nationally in undergraduate education in health administration. This faculty will have opportunities to work collaboratively with faculty from Athletic Training, Dietetics, Health Services Administration, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies programs and other departments within the College regarding teaching, scholarship, or service.

The successful candidate will join a strong and engaged faculty committed to inclusive excellence at one of the nation’s outstanding public universities. The Department of Health Professions faculty and staff have a commitment to inclusive excellence, striving to be agents of cultural humility. We aspire to uphold an environment and culture that respects and values individual differences and stand against racism, discrimination, and bias in all forms. We pledge to a growth mindset, to better address systemic issues, and to have historical awareness in developing an inclusive community that supports faculty, staff, and students in learning and growing. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment towards building equitable and inclusive environments. Join us in achieving our goal of continuing to grow as an inclusive college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

  • Oversee the administration of the Health Services Administration program
  • Lead programmatic curriculum development and assessment
  • Maintain AUPHA certification
  • Coordinate strategic and long-range planning for the program
  • Collaborate with program faculty in teaching undergraduate courses
  • Advise undergraduate students
  • Participate in and mentor scholarship in area(s) of expertise
  • Participate in service at the departmental, college, and university levels
  • Demonstrate a commitment toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Earned doctoral degree in Health Services Administration or related field
  • Documented excellence in teaching
  • Evidence of student engagement (e.g., engaged learning, community or civic engagement) and student development
  • Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive and accessible environment within and beyond the classroom
  • Evidence of a scholarly agenda and engagement in scholarly activity commensurate with rank
  • Evidence of professional service at the state and/or national level in the academic or healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Documented experience managing academic program and AUPHA certification processes
  • Evidence of experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting educational assessment data for continuous program improvement
  • Evidence of experience or expertise in teaching a variety of healthcare administration courses, including but not limited to: ambulatory care, health analytics, healthcare economics, healthcare finance, healthcare law and ethics, health statistics, quality management and/or operational leadership
  • Record of scholarly dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and/or creative works
  • Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships with faculty across disciplines and departments
  • Documented experience with interprofessional/interdisciplinary education or practice

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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