[Hiring] Instructor @University of Arkansas System

Role Description

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health (COPH) Department of Health Policy and Management seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill a full-time, non-tenure track position in health administration as Instructor and Rural Executive in Residence. The primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Teach up to 4 courses each year in the graduate certificate in rural healthcare management program.
• Develop relationships with rural healthcare providers for recruitment and program assessment and improvement activities.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Serve on college and university committees.
• Help ensure the success of the health administration courses, including career mentoring and professional development.

Qualifications

• MHA or equivalent from a CAHME-accredited institution and at least 10 years of progressive management experience in healthcare management, or
• Doctoral Degree (e.g., PhD or DHA) in healthcare administration, health finance, or similar, and at least 5 years of progressive management experience in healthcare management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rural healthcare executive management and leadership.
• Experience and interest in using teaching methods that emphasize and encourage active learning in online formats.
• Experience and interest in mentoring or coaching students or professionals.

Responsibilities

• Teaches up to 4 courses each year in the fully online graduate certificate in rural healthcare.
• Develop relationships with rural healthcare providers for recruitment and program assessment and improvement activities.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Serve on college and university committees.
• Contribute to ensuring the success of the health administration courses, including career mentoring and professional development.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants should send a cover letter outlining their background and interests and curriculum vitae to: Ann Chou, PhD, Chair, Department of Health Policy and Management, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, UAMS, 4301 W. Markham St., Slot 820, Little Rock, AR 72205; [email protected].

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

• Hearing
• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Talking

Frequent Physical Activity

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000.
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities.
• Merchant Discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.