Visiting Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management

Summary of Position

This is an 18 month Visiting Assistant Professor position in the Healthcare Management Program in the Department of Business and Economics at Allegheny College, from January 2027 through May 2028. Primary responsibility includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Healthcare Management program with a full-time course load which, given load calculations, equates to 6 courses per year. Candidates are expected to have a graduate degree at the time of appointment.

We welcome applications from both academics and professionals with relevant experience in healthcare management or related fields. Areas of expertise may include:

• Healthcare Leadership and Management
• Healthcare Finance and Data Analytics
• Healthcare Law, Policy, and Ethics
• Healthcare Systems and Comparative Healthcare
• Healthcare Program Development and Evaluation

The faculty member will maintain professional effectiveness, including intellectual integrity and cooperation in all phases of the academic program.

Application

A complete application includes the following:

• Letter of application that describes your teaching experience and knowledge of/experience in the field of Healthcare Management.
• CV.
• One-page statement of teaching philosophy.
• One-to-two-page personal statement discussing your commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Three references with names and contact information.

Applicants who advance to the next stage may be asked for graduate school transcripts.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

YOUR COMPENSATION

Starting salary will be competitive, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned by the Chair of the Business and Economics Department.
• Provide high-quality instruction in all courses, identifying and developing creative, challenging, and evidence-based learning opportunities for students.
• Assess student learning in all classes and implement changes to demonstrate continuous improvement and student mastery of course learning outcomes. Be an exemplary professional role model for students inside and outside of the classroom and as a colleague.
• Meet assigned classes regularly, beginning and ending class sessions as scheduled.
• Work in a professional and team-oriented manner with faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Maintain compliance with the academic calendar, the weekly schedules, and with policies and procedures in the Faculty Handbook, the Employee Handbook, and the student Honor Code.

Secondary Job functions

• Developing course syllabi and teaching plans.
• Maintaining office hours, as appropriate.
• Assisting with programmatic assessment and accreditation reports as needed, including any external accreditation reporting required by the program.
• Recruiting future Healthcare Management students.
• Complying with accreditation and federal mandates that govern educational policies.

Teaching Responsibilities

As part of the full-time load, teaching responsibilities may include: Teaching courses in the undergraduate and graduate Healthcare Management curriculum.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. Most classes, meetings, and office hours are scheduled during the typical workday; however, some may fall on evenings and weekends. This position is year-round. Graduate courses and seminars will meet during the summer semester.

Experience and Qualifications

• Earned a graduate degree in the field of Healthcare Management or Healthcare Administration.
• Knowledge and experience sufficient to enable the candidate to effectively teach courses as assigned in the Healthcare Management Program.
• A commitment to fostering an environment of inclusive excellence among students, faculty, and staff.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver course content and to assist students in understanding course content.
• Ability to evaluate student writing and to provide effective feedback.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to adapt to changing teaching and learning environments and content-delivery methods.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Effective organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty colleagues, in the best interests of the students
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and respond to students’ legitimate needs in a timely manner.
• Ability and willingness to work with students of all skill levels and academic backgrounds.
• Ability and willingness to perform clerical work for oneself, as necessary.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Computer proficiency in word processing, Google tools, e-mail and internet use and in using the institution’s LMS (Canvas).
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.