The successful candidate will have a willingness to work with students from diverse backgrounds through teaching and research, as well as during experiential learning opportunities. Candidates are expected to demonstrate research necessary for the college to meet current AACSB international accreditation standards. Salaries are competitive with other AACSB-accredited institutions and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities include teaching online graduate courses while establishing and/or maintaining a strong record of research and service. The MHA program is delivered 100% online, however, other teaching and service responsibilities require being on campus.
UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.
A doctoral degree in health administration, public health, or a related field from an accredited institution is required. Candidates with healthcare industry experience are preferred. Candidates within six months of completion (as per evidence of ABD status and dissertation defense schedule), a doctorate in health administration, public health, or a related field will be accepted. The review of candidates will focus on their research productivity/potential, teaching effectiveness/potential, and mentoring experience/potential. While content areas are open, expertise in healthcare finance, healthcare economics, healthcare law/policy, management and organizational behavior, and/or quality improvement is preferred. Candidates with healthcare industry experience also are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at . Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume/CV at the time of application, as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. In addition, this position requires submission of a teaching philosophy, research statement, and a one-page diversity statement, the details of which may be found here - .
Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required for a complete application packet. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to . Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of "Issued to Student", or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process.
The teaching philosophy, research statement, diversity statement, and transcripts must be uploaded in the application section as SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENTS. The supplemental attachment link will only appear after the required attachments of cover letter and resume/CV have been uploaded.
If you have previously worked at UNA as an adjunct or faculty member and your transcripts are already on file, please email and ask that they be moved to your completed application for this position. Applications submitted without supplemental attachments will be considered incomplete and non-viable. For questions, please email or call and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 may result in a delayed response.
About University of North Alabama
The University of North Alabama is the state's oldest public university and sits on a beautiful 130-acre campus in historic Florence, Alabama. Florence is located within a four-city area on the banks of the Tennessee River known as the Shoals, which is steeped in arts, culture, and entertainment—and is home to the famous Muscle Shoals sound.
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