Open Rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor), Health Administration

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC

ID: 7191287
Posted: November 3, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for a position at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level (open rank) for individuals who can lead and collaborate on funded research and program evaluations. Candidates will have expertise in the evaluation of natural experiments and interventions within health systems. We welcome expertise in a broad range of methodological and topical areas, including qualitative, survey, and mixed methods, dissemination and implementation science, telehealth, quality improvement, or other related areas. Candidates should have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach in the Master in Health Administration (MHA; CAHME® accredited), Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), or Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI; CAHIIM® accredited) programs. We are seeking candidates who have the expertise and skills to chair and serve on DHA doctoral project committees.

The successful candidate must be an effective teacher who can productively interact with students in various health professions programs. The candidate shall possess an earned Ph.D. or its equivalent in a relevant area of health administration, health services research, public health, evaluation, health policy, research methods, or related areas. ABDs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Teaching experience and relevant work experience are required. Candidates who have scholarly research, prior funding, and publications in health services research are highly desirable.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Qualified interested candidates must apply online through the University’s Human Resources website. The application must include a letter of application, a current CV, and the names and contact information of three supporting references. References will not be contacted until after first-round interviews. Incomplete applications or those submitted on paper will not be considered. Work Location: This position is a hybrid position, with preference given to someone willing to relocate to Charleston due to on-campus teaching requirements. A minimum of 20% of the time will be required to be on-campus (Charleston, SC) teaching students in-person. DHA, Executive MHA, and MSHI courses are hybrid, requiring on-campus teaching one week/weekend a semester. Residential MHA courses are in-person, requiring on-campus teaching each week of the course. Questions concerning this position may be directed to Jillian Harvey, PhD., DHLM Search Committee Chair, at harveyji@musc.edu.

About the Employer
The Department operates within a major academic medical center with strong research ties to the local Veterans Administration Medical Center. The College of Health Professions is one of six colleges at South Carolina’s only academic health center, The College is among the largest colleges by student numbers at MUSC. Established in 1966, and with over fifty years of history educating thousands of students from the state of South Carolina and beyond, the College of Health Professions is a national leader in education, intellectual discovery, and research. Located in beautiful Charleston on the campus of the historic and nationally-recognized Medical University of South Carolina, our college advances student learning through a dedicated and stellar faculty by promoting diversity, and by constantly assessing our programs and activities to better serve our students, our community, and the world at large.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws or federal regulations.

Charleston is the oldest and largest city in South Carolina, it is well known for its fine restaurants, incredibly preserved architecture, beautiful beaches, and friendly people. It has the rare ability to appeal to families, young professionals, creatives, and seniors alike. There’s something for everyone in Charleston, making it a nice place to visit, but a great place to live.