Assistant Professor Healthcare Administration

Position:
Assistant Professor – Healthcare Administration, Rank:
Assistant Professor, Tenure‑Track, 9‑month, Start:
August 2026,

Location:

Main UNCW Campus.

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences within the College of Health and Human Services at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks an outstanding faculty member for a 9‑month tenure‑track Assistant Professor in the Master of Healthcare Administration program beginning August 2026.

• Teach a variety of graduate‑level courses in healthcare administration.
• Conduct research, publish articles, write grant proposals, and mentor students.
• Provide community engagement and service to the program, school, college, university, and profession.
• Relocate to southeastern North Carolina or the Wilmington area and maintain a campus presence as part of the faculty.

• Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management, or Business Administration/Management (with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework closely related to Healthcare Administration/Management) from a regionally accredited program at time of application.
• Demonstrated potential to develop a successful research program and grant activity in Healthcare Administration.
• Successful teaching experience in a Healthcare Administration program in higher education.

• Successful research program and grant activity with a clear research trajectory.
• Evidence of successful online teaching experience (preferably in an accelerated program).
• Recognized accomplishment in teaching and the scholarship of teaching related to the position.
• Experience with CAHME accreditation standards and competency‑based education.
• Two or more years’ experience in the Healthcare field noting recognized accomplishments.
• Relevant licenses/certifications (e.g., CPA, FACHE, FACMPE) in the Healthcare field.
• Active membership in professional societies (e.g., AUPHA, MGMA, ACHE, NAHSE).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with constituents across the School, College and University and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in an electronic paperless environment utilizing multiple digital platforms and applications (e.g., learning management systems, assessment platforms, audio‑visual platforms, file‑management software, and social media) to complete work functions.
• Experience with AI use in educational and professional settings.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (including gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.