Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Health Administration

Advertising Summary: This recruitment is open for two (2) separate tenure-track positions. Faculty rank will be based upon the candidate's qualifications and experience. The Department of Health Administration in the College of Health Professions is seeking two colleagues to lead and collaborate in scholarship and teaching, participate in service to the department and the university, and contribute to leadership in the profession.

Unit: College of Health Professions Department: Health Administration Department Summary: The mission of the Department of Health Administration is to create the most innovative, compassionate, and business-savvy leaders to reimagine healthcare. Building on our remarkable environment, our extraordinary networks, and our legacy of excellence, we provide the knowledge, skills, and connections for tomorrow’s healthcare leaders through our innovative and business-focused approach.

Duties & Responsibilities: Teaching: The faculty member may have teaching responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: healthcare management, health information systems, data analytics & decision making, operations management, quality, strategy, organizational studies, finance, or other related fields. Teaching responsibilities also include mentoring doctoral students, and potential doctoral level courses as needed.

Research: Applicants at the assistant professor level will be expected to establish a nationally recognized research program related to health services delivery or outcomes, with a record of publication in refereed journals. Applicants at the associate and full professor levels are expected to have an established and nationally recognized research program related to health services delivery or outcomes.

Service: The faculty member will serve on departmental, College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc. Other (For instance administrative duties, etc.): N/A Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Ph.D., or a terminal degree with research experience, in a discipline that would prepare the candidate to help meet the department’s teaching and research needs.

Relevant disciplines include, management, policy, economics, finance, public administration, sociology, health informatics, health analytics, operations management, information systems, or a related field. Junior faculty members will be required to have an established research agenda, and potential for scholarship to complement and expand existing expertise in the department.

Senior faculty members will be required to have a well-developed scholarly/research portfolio appropriate to complement and expand existing expertise in the department. Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: health information systems, health analytics & decision making, management, operations management, health policy, or doctoral-level courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the graduate level. Record of external funding. Experience mentoring PhD students. Salary Range: $120,000+ (commensurate with experience) Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Restricted Position: No ORP Eligible: Yes Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid Rank: Open Tenure: Tenure Track Months: 12 months Contact Information: Contact Name: Dr. Nathaniel Carroll Contact Email: carrolln@vcu.edu