Assistant Professor or Professor of Professional Practice, Health Care Administration
Trinity University
Application
Details
Posted: 24-Oct-23
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Business Administration
Health Care Management
Human Resources
Function:
Assistant Professor
Level:
0-1 years
Position:
Tenure Track or Tenured
Internal Number: JR100577
The Department of Health Care Administration at Trinity University invites applications for a full-time faculty position, effective August, 2024. Depending upon a successful candidate’s qualifications, the position will be filled as either a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank or an appointment to the position of Professor of Practice. We will consider all fields of specialization within Health Care Administration, with the expectation that the successful applicant will be an excellent teacher, mentor, contributor, and collaborator across the internal and external efforts of the Department’s graduate program.
BACKGROUND
Trinity University is one of the nation’s top liberal arts universities, offering master's degrees in select professional fields. The Department of Health Care Administration’s Masters of Science in Health Care Administration (HCAD) program is widely considered one of the nation’s premier graduate programs for health care administration, integrating excellent academic preparation with outstanding applied and experiential learning. Our program has a rich history and a vast, engaged alumni network, having been continuously accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) since 1968. We have two delivery options for our degree: a full-time on-campus program and a part-time executive program designed for individuals working full-time in health care. Our program is proud to be located on the second floor of Trinity University’s Chapman Center, an inspired and newly-renovated building that offers inviting faculty offices, common work spaces, and cutting-edge classrooms, promoting connection and collaboration across business and social science disciplines.
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution. Both the Department of Health Care Administration and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning. As such, our program is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its courses.
Our beautiful modernist campus is located in the heart of San Antonio, an historic and growing city situated at the edge of the Texas Hill Country. San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the country with over 1.5 million people, offering diverse cultural opportunities and an appealing year-round climate. It is the center of a diversifying and vibrant economy, and healthcare and bioscience are one of the most important industries in San Antonio, employing one out of every six San Antonians. The South Texas Medical Center is the epicenter of an industry that produced more than $42 billion in regional economic impact in 2019. Additionally, all medical education and training for the U.S. military occurs in San Antonio. The city is also home to the only Department of Defense Burn Center, two Level 1 trauma centers, and military medicine research for the Navy, Army, and Air Force. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.
Recognizing the myriad complex challenges and inequities observed across the US healthcare system both today and tomorrow, Trinity University’s HCAD program is dedicated to developing “2040 Leaders” who are prepared to drive health care’s transformation. This resolve informs our strategic priorities for our students, which are three-fold: excellence in leadership practice, fluency in innovation, and a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students encounter these priorities in experiences and curricula threaded throughout their navigation of the HCAD program, including (but not limited to): a three-course sequence focused on leadership, coaching, and public speaking; an innovation journey exposing students to design thinking, intrapreneurship, and entrepreneurial mindsets; projects and assignments spanning multiple courses that synthesize content and challenge students to make a tangible community impact; numerous case studies and “live” projects developed internally and in coordination with program alumni; course experiences that foster empathy, humility, and perspective-taking in students’ collaborations and storytelling; and, an array of internal and external competitions focused on experiential learning and the practical application of concepts and competencies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assistant Professor position
If filled as a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in scholarly activity in health care management or a related area. Research responsibilities will include consistent and productive scholarly activity, including attendance at professional meetings, participation in professional organizations, and publication of research in quality outlets. While Trinity University provides strong institutional support for grant funding, there are no expectations placed on faculty to secure funding.
The Department is searching for someone who can capably support, contribute to, and collaborate across the curriculum of the health care administration graduate program. Teaching responsibilities will include a commitment to excellence in teaching graduate courses in the candidate’s areas of interest that complement the departmental curriculum. Depending upon the successful candidate’s area of expertise and interest, examples of potential teaching opportunities include health care management, human resource management (with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts), health care strategic management, health care law, or performance improvement, among others.
The individual selected will teach two masters-level courses per semester as well as supervise a set of students in their administrative residencies. The teaching load is the equivalent of three courses per academic semester.
A successful candidate will also display a commitment to advising and mentoring graduate health care administration students.
Faculty are also expected to actively participate in departmental, university and community activities as well as contribute to the academic mission of the University. Service responsibilities will include assistance in program admission and retention efforts, support in the development of cutting-edge curricula, and participation in special projects and activities to advance the achievement of department and university objectives. Our program is highly relational, and as a result, the candidate will also collaborate with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders (both internal and external) to achieve department, school, and university strategic objectives, including support of the department, school, and university in building and sustaining productive internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Professor of Practice position
If filled as an appointment to the position of Professor of Practice, duties and responsibilities include the development of initiatives and programmatic opportunities on behalf of the Department of Health Care Administration, as aligned with candidate’s interests and expertise, to enhance the program experience and facilitate students’ civic engagement, including through deepened connections to the field of practice and health administration profession in both internal- and external-facing endeavors.
The Department is searching for someone who can capably support, contribute to, and collaborate across the curriculum of the health care administration graduate program. Teaching responsibilities will include a commitment to excellence in teaching graduate courses in the candidate’s areas of interest that complement the departmental curriculum. Depending upon the successful candidate’s area of expertise and interest, examples of potential teaching opportunities include health care management, human resource management (with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts), health care strategic management, health care law, or performance improvement, among others.
The individual selected will teach two masters-level courses per semester as well as supervise a set of students in their administrative residencies. The teaching load is the equivalent of three courses per academic semester.
A successful candidate will also display a commitment to advising and mentoring graduate health care administration students.
Faculty are also expected to actively participate in departmental, university, and community activities as well as contribute to the academic mission of the University. Service responsibilities will include assistance in program admission and retention efforts, support in the development of cutting-edge curricula, and participation in special projects and activities to advance the achievement of department and university objectives. Our program is highly relational, and as a result, the candidate will also collaborate with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders (both internal and external) to achieve department, school, and university strategic objectives, including support of the department, school, and university in building and sustaining productive internal and external stakeholder relationships.
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
Assistant Professor position
If filled as a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank, this position will be a 9-month appointment (9 or 12 month disbursement) starting August 2024, with a standard pre-tenure probationary period.
Professor of Practice position
If filled as an appointment to the position of Professor of Practice, this position will initially be a three-year appointment, with the expectation of renewal subject to a review of performance in the position.
EDUCATION
Required, if filled as an appointment to the position of:
Assistant Professor: Ph.D. or equivalent degree (or ABD with evidence that degree will be completed by August 2024) in health care management, human resources management, health services research, or related field.
Professor of Practice: Master’s degree in health care administration, health care management, business administration, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred, if filled as an appointment to the position of:
Assistant Professor
Demonstrated evidence of scholarly research productivity;
Demonstrated ability to be an effective teacher;
Demonstrated collegiality, respect, and empathy for the inclusion of diverse stakeholders.
Professor of Practice
Significant and substantial work experience in health care administration or a closely related field;
Demonstrated ability to be an effective teacher;
Demonstrated collegiality, respect, and empathy for the inclusion of diverse stakeholders.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is completed in office and classroom environments.
May work under pressure to meet deadlines relating to the academic calendar or projects.
Willingness to travel on behalf of Trinity University.
ATTENDANCE
Maintaining and satisfying minimum attendance requirements is an essential function of this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit our job posting on Trinity University's Employment Opportunities site. When starting the application, select "Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. In the “My Experience” section, you do not need to complete the “Work Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields.
In the “Application Documents” field, upload the following, each as a separate pdf file (note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded):
Letter of interest that specifically highlights your intent to apply for either the tenure-track Assistant Professor or appointed Professor of Practice position as well as your qualifications and experience as they relate to the position description, including your teaching philosophy;
Current curriculum vitae or resume;
A list of names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three references (to be contacted if you are one of the finalist candidates);
Sample of written work; and,
A brief statement (250-500 words) describing your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching, research, or other professional activities.
For optimal consideration, applications should be received by December 8, 2023. We especially encourage applications from women and underrepresented candidates.
Dr. Patrick Shay, PhD, MS Search Committee Chair Department of Health Care Administration Trinity University One Trinity Place San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200 Phone: (210) 999-8133 E-mail: pshay@trinity.edu
As a secular, independent, private institution, Trinity University is one of the nation’s top liberal arts universities, offering master's degrees in select professional fields. We aim to attract an efficient, dedicated staff whose talents will continue to grow the University as an exceptional place to study and work. Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.
