Assistant or Associate Professor

Position Function:

Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Healthcare Administration. This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty position.

Salary Grade: UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

See https://www.meridian.msstate.edu/academics/department-healthcare-administration

Area of Specialization:

Healthcare Administration

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2025

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure-Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Teach undergraduate Healthcare Administration courses, potentially in the areas of Managed Care, U.S. Healthcare Systems, Ethical Issues, Law & Regulation, Healthcare Policy, and Marketing. Eventually, graduate courses may be taught as the graduate program is developed.
2) May oversee student internships as required in the department's undergraduate programs
3) Develop and maintain an active research agenda applicable to Healthcare Administration that leads to publications in high-impact journals
4) Engage in interdisciplinary research and collaboration within the institution and with external partners
5) Mentor students and contribute to their academic and professional development
6) Provide service to the department, school, and university through committee work and other initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

A successful candidate for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor must have:
1) An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited university in Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field. ABD status applicants will be considered if expected completion date is before appointment
2) Capacity to successfully administer student internships in Healthcare Administration
3) Established record of or demonstrated potential for quality research, teaching and service at the university level for appointment as associate professor or assistant professor, respectively
4) Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and across disciplines

Preferred Qualifications:

1) Established record of or demonstrated potential for publishing impactful research applicable to Healthcare Administration
2) Ability to teach Health Informatics, Data Science, Decision Science, or courses related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Administration.
3) Demonstrated experience with online instruction development and delivery

Instructions for Applying:

To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu. A cover letter and curriculum vitae which includes the names and contact information of three references must also be submitted. Official transcripts of degrees earned and three letters of recommendation should be sent by mail to:

Dr. William Paul Spurlin
Interim Program and Search Chair
Mississippi State University, Riley Campus
2212 5th Street
Meridian, MS 39301

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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