Practice Track - Healthcare Administration

College: College of Health and Human Services - 315 College
Dept/School: School of Health & Applied Human Sciences - 31530
Vacancy Number: 16F-672
Position Number: 585
Location of Workplace:

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 an outstanding colleague(s) for a 9-month, full time, position(s) at the rank of Instructor of Practice, Assistant Professor of Practice, or Associate Professor of Practice (all non tenure-track) in the School's online accelerated Master of Healthcare Administration program beginning August 2025. Practice Track faculty are initially appointed on a contract of 3 years, renewable based on performance. Practice Track faculty are eligible to apply for promotion to higher Practice Track ranks.

Rank at appointment is dependent on qualifications relative to University and College standards. The successful candidate(s) will join a talented and committed Healthcare Administration faculty serving approximately 450 Healthcare Administration graduate students, have a wide-ranging Healthcare Administration background, and be able to teach a variety of graduate-level courses.

The accelerated curriculum operates on a 7-week model whereby semesters are divided into two 7-week terms across the academic year. Moreover, depending on rank and yearly workload allocation, the successful candidates may conduct research, publish articles, write grants, mentor students, and provide community engagement and service to the program, school, college, university, and profession.
The possibility to work remotely from an approved location in the United States is determined upon mutual agreement with the hiring academic unit and appropriate administrative approvals with the understanding that on-campus presence for some meetings and events will be mandatory. The availability of remote work arrangements varies by division, academic unit, and position, based upon the academic program needs and operational needs. The duration of any remote work arrangement is at the discretion of the university and the hiring academic unit.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Doctoral degree OR a master's degree 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.
• 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:
Preference will be given to candidates who have the following qualifications:

• Evidence of successful online teaching experience (preferably in an accelerated program).
• Recognized accomplishment in teaching and the scholarship of teaching related to the position.
• 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 School, College and University.
• 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.

Required Certifications or Licensure:


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) at UNC Wilmington. The MHA curriculum is a 100% online asynchronous 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 1750 students and 58 full time faculty. See: https://uncw.edu/SHAHS

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (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 Graduate degree programs in:

• Athletic Training
• Healthcare Administration
• Gerontology with 4+1 options with Exercise Science, Psychology, Public Health, Recreation Therapy, and Tourism, Recreation & Sport.
• Masters of Arts in Teaching in Physical Education and Health (MAT) in conjunction with the Watson College of Education
• Masters of Education concentration in Physical Education and Health (MED) in conjunction with the Watson College of Education

Minors are offered in:

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

The SHAHS is also home to the Physical Activity and Wellness program (WPA/L) which delivers courses that fulfill University Studies requirements and serves 2,000 students per semester.



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.

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.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:
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. Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.

Please note that the following is required:

• Cover Letter, addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Teaching Philosophy: one- or two-page statement of online teaching philosophy, including evidence of innovative teaching strategies.
• List of 3 Professional references. **If ABD, one of the references must be Dissertation Chair
• Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category

Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 12/18/2024
Job Close Date: 2/13/2025

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34596

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.







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