Assistant/Associate Professor in Health Administration

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The NCCU Online: BS in Health Administration Flight Path Program prepares students to become a global leader and practitioner who can improve patient outcomes. The program emphasizes key competencies in management, analysis, finance, technology, policy, and communication - all of which are relevant to leadership positions within health care organizations.

The Department of Public Health Education, College of Health and Sciences at North Carolina Central University, seeks candidates for a nine-month, tenure eligible position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Health Administration.

The successful applicant will serve as the lead faculty member for the program with a team of other experienced Instructors. Responsibilities will include:

Teach highly engaging content specific courses for undergraduate students to prepare them for leadership and impactful positions in Health Administration. Faculty are expected to teach 3-4 courses every semester. The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction in a 100% online environment. The candidate will teach undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas:

| HAD 3000 Intro to Health Systems
| HAD 3100 Healthcare Ethics
| HAD 4520 Healthcare Risk Management ( MGT 300)
| HAD 3200 Healthcare Law & Legal Aspects ( BLAW 3100)
| HAD 3300 Health Informatics ( CIS 1000)
| HAD 4000 Healthcare Economics & Finance ( FIN 3200, ECON 2100)
| HAD 3410 Quality Management in Healthcare ( MGT 3000)
| HAD 3400 Healthcare Marketing
| HAD 3310 Health Information Technology
| HAD 3320 Health Data Management
| HAD 3500 Strategic Management ( MGT 3000, FIN 3200)
| HAD 4100 Healthcare Seminar

Also, the candidate will be expected to provide professional service to Department, University, community, and professional associations. Research opportunities are available.

More information about the program can be found here: : https://online.nccu.edu/programs/undergraduate-degrees/bachelors-in-health-administration/

Expertise in course development in one or more of the aforementioned course areas OR other areas of subject matter expertise

Previous teaching experience at the college or university level, especially in on-line delivery;

Evidence of development of student assessment activities.

Relevant work experience in one of the content areas

Experience working in CANVAS or another learning management system ( LMS)

Record of research and scholarly activity including publications AND or Ability to engage in research and scholarly activities (e.g., peer-reviewed publications and research funding).

Able to identify and support student experiential and capstone activities

Familiarity with accreditation process with the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education ( CAHME) or another agency.

Successful applicant should expect to attend departmental and/or campus meetings/events at least 2-3 times during the academic year.

Although not required, applicants should indicate if they have any of the following certifications:

Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ); Certified Medical Manager (CMM); Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC); Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (CHAP); Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM); Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS); Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP).

ACUE or other certification in quality assurance for online instruction highly preferred

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University ( NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

The primary duties of a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Administration will center on serving as lead faculty for the program, teaching a 3-4 course load per semester in a fully online format, and delivering engaging instruction across key areas such as health systems, ethics, law, finance, risk management, informatics, quality management, and strategic leadership. The successful candidate will mentor students for impactful careers in health administration by emphasizing critical competencies in management, policy, technology, and communication. Beyond teaching, the role includes providing professional service to the department, university, community, and professional associations, as well as pursuing opportunities for research and scholarship. Through these responsibilities, the faculty member will contribute to the program's mission of preparing students to become effective leaders and practitioners who advance healthcare outcomes.

In addition to teaching, the primary duties of public service for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Administration include active engagement with the Department, University, and broader community to strengthen the program's impact and visibility. This involves serving on committees, contributing to curriculum development, mentoring students, and fostering partnerships with healthcare organizations, agencies, and professional associations. Faculty are expected to model leadership and service by participating in initiatives that support student success, enhance community health outcomes, and advance the mission of the College of Health and Sciences. These responsibilities ensure that the program remains responsive to the needs of both students and the healthcare industry while promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence.

The primary duties of research for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Administration include developing and sustaining a scholarly agenda that advances knowledge in health administration and related fields. Faculty are expected to engage in independent and collaborative research that addresses critical issues in healthcare management, policy, finance, technology, and quality improvement. This may involve securing external funding, conducting applied or theoretical studies, and disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications, professional conferences, and community forums. Research activities should not only contribute to the academic discipline but also inform teaching and service, enhancing the program's reputation and supporting evidence-based practices that improve healthcare systems and patient outcomes.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more: