Working/Functional Title
Healthcare Management Faculty Director
Position Summary
Key responsibilities:
- Teach 6-12 credit hours (3 – 6 classes) per year within the program
- Work with academic unit heads and program director to determine faculty assignments; Identify and recruit instructors to address gaps in teaching
- Work with academic unit heads and faculty to update course content, promote teaching excellence, and maintain assurance of learning information
- Work with the program director/fiscal officer to manage the budget
- Provide guidance and academic/career support to current and prospective students
- Provide guidance and oversight to the OPM partner on marketing and recruiting efforts
- Oversee Advisory Board, including identification of Board members, strategic direction and facilitation of Advisory Board meetings, and communicating regularly with the Board on matters relevant to the program and the healthcare profession
- Participate in conferences to enhance student recruitment efforts and elevate the program’s reputation
- Work effectively with the program director to evaluate prospective student applications, to ensure student success, and to guide overall program success.
- Provide regular updates to the Dean of the Broad College
- Develop a strategic plan addressing enrollment targets and partnership development (e.g., with hospitals) in service of increasing enrollment and brand awareness.
- Conduct outreach and build a network of healthcare professionals to support the program and its students
- Monitor competitor and industry trends; direct the ongoing refinement and innovation of the program's curriculum and coordinate with faculty on best practices–
- Collaborate with the Broad College of Business Executive Education team to establish specialized programs or corporate training initiatives
- Participate in relevant university-wide and college-wide initiatives (e.g. Henry Ford Health partnership, collaboration with medical colleges).
- Work collaboratively with Broad/MSU stakeholders and provide regular updates on the program to the Dean
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Healthcare-related, Business or other related field
Minimum Requirements
Applicants for the Instructor position must possess a Master’s degree in a healthcare-related, business, or other related field. For the Assistant/Associate/Professor roles, a PhD or other terminal degree in healthcare-related, business, or other related field is required.
Candidates should demonstrate significant work experience in healthcare, business, or a related field, along with an extensive network within the healthcare industry, showcasing a robust understanding of industry trends. Experience in collaborating with diverse stakeholders from various backgrounds is essential. Additionally, candidates should exhibit forward-thinking leadership skills, capable of driving both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives to ensure the continued success and growth of the program.
Candidates with a terminal degree in a relevant field are preferred. A minimum of 5 years of work experience in healthcare, business, or a related field is highly desirable. Prior experience delivering online courses to adult learners in a professional setting is also a strong asset.
Required Application Materials
Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter for consideration.
Review of Applications Begins On
07/10/2024
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
https://broad.msu.edu/masters/healthcare-management/
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
