Position Function:
The Mississippi State University Meridian Campus is seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for the Department of Healthcare Administration. This is a 9-month, tenure track faculty position.
Salary Grade: UC
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
Please visit our website at https://www.meridian.msstate.edu/academics/school-health-professions/healthcare-administration-program.
Area of Specialization:
Healthcare Administration
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Teach undergraduate Healthcare Administration courses, in the areas of Managed Care, U.S. Healthcare Systems, Ethical Issues, Law and Regulation, Healthcare Policy, and Marketing. Eventually, graduate courses may be taught as the graduate program is developed.
2. May oversee student internships as required by the undergraduate programs.
3. Participate in the department's research agenda to include presentations at conferences and/or publications in Healthcare Administration related journals.
4. Engage in interdisciplinary research and collaboration within the institution and with external partners.
5. Mentor students and contribute to their academic and professional development.
6. Provide service to the department, school, and university through committee work and other initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited university in Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field. ABD status applicants will be considered if expected completion date is before appointment.
2. Capacity to successfully administer student internships in Healthcare Administration.
3. Established record of teaching and service at the university level for appointment at the appropriate rank.
4. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and across disciplines.
Rank and salary are commiserate with education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Established record of publishing impactful research applicable to Healthcare Administration for appointment at the appropriate rank.
2. Ability to teach Health Informatics, Data Science, Decision Science, or courses related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Administration.
3. Demonstrated experience with online instruction, development, and delivery.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Higher Education Experience
Professional Education Experience
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Office setting
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Official transcripts of degrees earned and letters of recommendation should be mailed to:
Dr. Paul Spurlin
Interim Program Director
Mississippi State University
2212 5th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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