Master of Health Administration Affiliate Instructor

Department Health Care Management By applying to this posting, qualified applicants will be placed into a department pool and considered for part-time departmental needs. The number of these temporary, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach. Position Summary The Department of Health Professions at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The successful applicant will teach courses at the graduate level in areas such as: Health Care Systems and Organization Structures; Health Care Administration; Health Care Legal Principals, Compliance, and Ethics; Population and Community Health; Financial Analysis in Health Care; Human Resource Management in Health Care; Health Care Information Systems; Marketing and Strategy in Health Industry; Health Care Research Methods and Statistical Analysis; Health Care Operations, Risk Management and Quality Assessment; and Health Care Economics. For more information about the Department of Health Professions in our College of Health and Human Sciences, please visit: MSU Denver enrolls over 17,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award winner for 10 consecutive years, and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups. Responsibilities An affiliate faculty member's duties include but are not limited to: teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies, advising, and providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies. Applicants may be asked to teach in-person, online, or in hybrid capacities dependent upon course needs. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged. Occasional meetings with faculty teaching in the same content area may be required before, during, and after semesters. The instructor is required to provide feedback on student's writing and critical thinking abilities on a timely basis. Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population. Required Qualifications Terminal degree in health care management or a field related to the specific course(s) taught (e.g., public health or law) Two years of relevant health administration management experience Preferred Qualifications Five years of relevant post health administration experience, preferably in a senior management position in a health care organization Previous relevant teaching experience at the graduate level in a AUPHA certified or CAHME accredited program Previous experience teaching in the classroom, online, and/or in the hybrid format Evidence of professional development such as discipline-related conference attendance, scholarly presentations, or publication of research in peer-reviewed journals in health care management or journals specific to the discipline to be taught Evidence of community service Terms of Employment Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University's benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Qualified candidates may be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire depending upon course. Salary for Announcement The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. For more information, please visit: How to Apply Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver's career site, Complete applications will include the following materials: Required Documents Curriculum vitae Cover letter Copies of unofficial transcripts A list of three references and their contact information Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire. Closing Date Open Until Filled Posting Representative Tanya Rogowsky Posting Representative Email View email address on click.appcast.io Benefits MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io . Diversity Statement Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of Denver