Assistant Professor - Health Care Administration-Houston

Texas Woman's University - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration at Texas Woman's University is a full-time tenure-track position focused on delivering graduate programs in Health Care Administration. The role encompasses teaching graduate courses, engaging in scholarly research, and participating in academic and professional service. The position is based at the TWU Institute of Health Sciences campus in Houston, with responsibilities that may include online or hybrid course formats. The program is accredited and serves a diverse student body, emphasizing the importance of student success and collaboration with faculty and stakeholders in the healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in various formats including online and hybrid.
• Develop, enhance, and evaluate MHA courses.
• Engage in academic or applied research aligned with program requirements.
• Participate in service activities to support program and college goals.
• Maintain an on-campus office presence and convenient office hours for students.
• Provide regular student advising and establish mentoring relationships.
• Contribute to overall student success and academic quality.
• Collaborate with faculty on program assessment and student learning evaluation.
• Respond to CAHME standards and maintain program accreditation.
• Attend departmental or college meetings, with occasional travel to Denton or Houston.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Record of professional success in the healthcare industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with local and regional healthcare organizations.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in data generation, analysis, and dissemination is desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Health Services, Health Biostatistics, Healthcare Operations, Health Economics, and Health Policy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full-time position with potential for tenure
• Supportive academic environment
• Opportunities for professional development and research