Assistant Professor - Healthcare Administration

Assistant Professor - Healthcare Administration

College: College of Health and Human Services - 315
College

Dept/School: School of Health & Applied Human Sciences -
31530

Vacancy Number: 16F-821

Position Number: 551

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) within the
College Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North
Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks an outstanding faculty member for
a 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor
in the Master of Healthcare Administration program beginning August
2027.

The successful candidate will become one of ten Healthcare
Administration faculty members serving approximately 400 graduate
Healthcare Administration students, have a wide-ranging Healthcare
Administration background, and be able to teach a variety of
graduate-level courses. The accelerated online curriculum operates
on a 7-week model whereby semesters are divided into two 7-week
terms, 6 terms in all, across the academic year. Moreover, the
successful candidate will conduct research, publish articles, write
grants, mentor students, and provide community engagement and
service to the program, school, college, university, and
profession. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate
to Southeastern North Carolina or the Wilmington area and maintain
a campus presence as part of the School of Health and Applied Human
Sciences faculty.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management, or

Business Administration/Management (with at least 18 hours of
graduate coursework closely related to Healthcare
Administration/Management) from a regionally accredited
program.

• Demonstrated potential to develop a successful research program

and grant activity in Healthcare Administration.

• Successful teaching experience in a Healthcare Administration

program in higher education.

Note: Applicants who are ABD at the time of application will be
considered. To be appointed to a tenure-track position, all degree
requirements must be completed and the terminal degree officially
conferred prior to the start of the appointment. Candidates who
have not met these requirements by the appointment start date may
be appointed to a Practice Track position and may be considered for
transition to the tenure-track rank upon successful completion and
official conferral of the terminal degree.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &
Experience:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given
to candidates who possess the following:

• Successful research program and grant activity with a clear

research trajectory.

• 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 and ability to work
independently and as a member of a team.

• 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.

• Experience with AI use in educational and professional

settings.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The MHA curriculum is a 100% online asynchronous accelerated
program (OAP) that prepares graduates for administrative roles in
healthcare settings.

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 1,900 students and 60 full-time
faculty. See:
https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/chhs/schools/health-applied-human-sciences/

The SHAHS has six undergraduate degree programs:

• Public Health
• Exercise Science
• Healthful Living and Fitness Education
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy (Face-to-face and fully online option)

The SHAHS also has Master of Science degrees in:

• Athletic Training
• Healthcare Administration (100% Online program)
• Gerontology with 4+1 options:
• (Bachelors / Masters) with Public Health / Gerontology
• Recreation Therapy / Gerontology
• Exercise Science / Gerontology

The SHAHS also supports:

• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through the Watson College of

Education

• Master of Education concentration in Physical Education and

Health through the Watson College of Education

Minors are offered in:

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

The SHAHS is also home to the Physical Activity and Wellness
(WPA/L) program which delivers courses that fulfill University
Studies requirements. The SHAHS is located in Veterans Hall which
includes many state-of-the-art instructional and lab spaces
utilized by the Exercise Science program.

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.

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.

See Below for Required Documents & Instructions:

• Cover Letter (2-3 pages in length; please address how you meet

the minimum requirements / preferred qualifications for this
position)

• Curriculum Vita
• Online Teaching Philosophy - statement of online teaching

experience and philosophy (limited to 2 pages)

• Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 10/22/2026

Job Close Date: 11/30/2026

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41249

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