Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching: Health Care Administration Degree

Department School of Public Health (HHS) Position Title Assistant Professor (Teaching) Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching: Health Care Administration Degree Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary

The School of Public Health invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, fixed-term, Assistant or Associate Professor of Teaching: Health Care Administration Degree Assistant position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the School Head.

Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, higher rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching (POT) will teach and provide leadership for new fully online (E-campus) health care administration (HCA) undergraduate degree, which will begin enrolling students in 2025. The POT will also teach and participate in the undergraduate and graduate public health programs in the College of Health, advise and mentor graduate students, hold responsibility for scholarly/research work, and provide service to the Program, School, College and University in the form of committee work and participation in faculty meetings. This individual will be an active member of the program and school; this person will be student-centric in their work and enthusiastically participate in the school community.

The College of Health values health equity and considers health to be a human right. We gather diverse experts and partners to pursue common goals, and we prepare the next generation of globally aware leaders and problem-solvers.

This position will serve a new degree that will be starting Fall 2025. The latest start date is 9/16/2025, however, an earlier start date is negotiable.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

75% – Teaching and Advising

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in health care administration and in the public health curriculum, both on campus and online, as assigned.
• Develop course materials and contribute to curriculum design, as assigned.
• Serve as program director for the new Ecampus HCA undergraduate degree, including responsibility for ensuring program quality and coordinate with the school’s Associate Director of Academic Programs (ADAP) and public health undergraduate program director (PD) on curriculum and scheduling.
• Lead expansion of the HCA degree to an accredited master’s degree in HCA
• Serve as Member or Chair of graduate student committees.
• Serve as the primary graduate student advisor for Master’s level students.
• Conduct teaching and mentoring in ways that align with the OSU Quality Teaching Framework

15% – Research

• Develop and maintain a research program focused on pedagogy or relevant scholarship, depending on unit needs
• Disseminate research results by publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings
• Advance the College’s and University’s research agenda in the area of pedagogy and conduct scholarly activity using equitable and inclusive practices

10% – Service:

• Provide service to the Program, School, College, and University in the form of committee work and participation in faculty meetings.
• Actively participate in program, school and college community
• Be responsive to and contribute to OSU initiatives for promoting student success and enhancing diversity at OSU.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications for Ranks for Assistant Professor of Teaching and Associate Professor of Teaching:

• Doctoral degree in Health Care Management, Health Care Administration or closely related field
• Experience teaching in health care administration and health care management or closely related field in university and/or work settings to students and/or professionals with varying levels of academic preparation and experience.
• Prior online/Ecampus teaching and curricular development experience.
• Evidence of ability to promote learning and success of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated potential to engage in and develop scholarly work.

Additional Qualifications for the Rank of Associate Professor of Teaching:

• Sustained record of exceptional teaching, advising and service, at the college- or university level, as evidenced by student evaluations of teaching.
• Experience in online and on campus course development.
• Sustained record of scholarship as evidenced by grant/contract applications and awards, publications and presentations at local, regional, and national forums

What We Would Like You to Have

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate health care administration or health care management courses to students in Public Health and the Human Sciences, using both in-person and online modalities.
• Interest in developing and teaching new undergraduate and graduate courses in HCA and Public Health.
• Industry experience in health care administration
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion.
• Evidence of potential for effective service to the university and profession.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This is an on-campus position.

Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience. Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/161801

Posting Number P08673UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 11/25/2024 Full Consideration Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date 03/01/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Curriculum Vitae; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Statement of Research

4) Statement of Teaching

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Samantha Jordan

sam.jordan@oregonstate.edu

541-737-8784

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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