This faculty position provides high-quality instruction and academic mentorship to students in the Master of Healthcare Administration program. The role supports the program’s mission by integrating theory, applied practice, and leadership development to prepare students for effective management roles across healthcare settings, under the general direction of the Department Chair.
Responsibilities
Deliver graduate-level instruction through lectures, discussions, case studies, applied learning activities, and other appropriate methodologies
Prepare and update course materials, syllabi, and learning resources in alignment with program outcomes and accreditation requirements
Develop grading rubrics and assess student learning through assignments, projects, exams, presentations, and other means
Hold weekly office hours and engage in student support activities, including mentoring, advising related to coursework, and responsiveness to student inquiries
Participate in faculty meetings, orientation sessions, and program-level coordination as requested
Requirements
Master’s degree in healthcare administration, health management, public health, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in healthcare administration, management, leadership, or operations
Demonstrate experience applying healthcare management principles in organizational or system-level content
Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, organizational structures, and governance models
Knowledge of healthcare finance, policy, quality improvement, and regulatory environments
Knowledge of leadership theories, management frameworks, and change management strategies
Knowledge of accreditation standards and competency-based education in health professions
Skill in graduate-level teaching and instructional design using adult learning principles
Skill in facilitating discussion-based and applied learning principles
Skill in assessing student learning and providing constructive, outcomes-focused feedback
Skill in using learning management systems and educational technology tools
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism
Ability to apply real-world healthcare management experience to enhance student learning
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse, mid-career and early-career learners
Ability to foster an inclusive, respectful, and engaging learning environment
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and program leadership
Ability to adapt teaching strategies to multiple instructional modalities and learner needs
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The position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and use of a computer for course preparation, instruction, communication, and grading
The adjunct faculty regularly communicates verbally and in writing with students, faculty, and academic leadership
The role requires the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and meet instructional, grading, and administrative deadlines
The adjunct faculty must be able to use standard office equipment and instructional technologies, including learning management systems and video conferencing tools
The work environment involves frequent intellectual engagement, problem-solving, and professional judgment in an educational context
Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally
Nice to have:
Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, DHA, EdD) in healthcare administration, public health, leadership, or related discipline
Five (5) or more years of leadership experience in healthcare organizations
Prior graduate-level teaching or faculty development experience(s)
Benefits
Comprehensive and flexible insurance plans
Generous paid time off
Reimbursements
Retirement benefits
Important Details
Schedule: 8 AM – 5 PM, weekends on an as needed basis; instructional duties may require evening or weekend work to accommodate graduate student schedules
Application deadline: 25 September 2027
Travel may be required for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position
Ability to teach online, hybrid, or in-person (special requests) formats as assigned
Application Process
Required Documents: Resume, Letter of Recommendation #1, Letter of Recommendation #2, Letter of Recommendation #3
To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.
About the Company
WesternU believes in making an impact in the lives of its employees, personally and professionally, by offering benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible. The University culture creates a nurturing and supportive environment, fostering deep personal relationships within the community. Its core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do, committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people.
Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, California and Lebanon, Oregon, is an independent nonprofit health professions university founded in 1977, conferring graduate-level degrees in biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences, dental medicine, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine, and veterinary medicine..
