Health Administration

The Health Administration Division within the School of Health Sciences of The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University (CMU) seeks to hire a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track assistant or associate professor with expertise in the area of health informatics and healthcare quality improvement, beginning January 2025.

The ideal candidate is an individual with research experience in health informatics/analytics and patient quality improvement areas and one who can demonstrate teaching expertise in on-campus and online environments for undergraduate and graduate-level courses. The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct collaborative research, including chairing doctoral dissertations, participate in curriculum development, be involved in the assessment of student learning and programmatic outcomes, and be committed to academic excellence, innovation, and student success.

The starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; an attractive benefits package and research support are available. This position is located on the campus of CMU in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Required Qualifications
? Earned dissertation-based doctoral degree (ABDs will be considered if completed by time of appointment).
? Academic training and expertise in health services research, preferably in health informatics/analytics or a closely related field.
? Experience in and/or knowledge of the healthcare field and professions.
? Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: ? Experience and understanding of online educational learning and teaching. ? Demonstrated research agenda based on published works and external funding. ? Quantitative and qualitative research skills. ? Record of membership and activity in professional organizations related to healthcare. ? Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity. ? Effective oral, written, and data communication skills, and demonstrated leadership skills.

Desirable Qualifications: ? Previous work with students doing research, including experience with thesis or dissertation committees. ? Experience or demonstrated interest in securing extramural grants and contracts. ? Experience working in the healthcare field outside of academic employment. ? Interdisciplinary experience.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an online application to be considered an applicant for this position.

About the Department

Undergraduate Health Administration program (AUPHA certified), Master of Health Administration program (CAHME accredited), and Doctor of Health Administration programs, along with two graduate certificates (International Health and Healthcare Leadership) are taught by a core group of faculty and experienced healthcare leaders involved in research and professional service. To learn more about the Health Administration Division, please visit the division website.

Posting Begins
09/12/2024

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled
Yes

Type of Recruitment
External

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master?s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men?s and women?s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It?s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state?s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions ? Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more ? are within easy reach of the city?s central location in Michigan?s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

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