The Department of Health and Human Services at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor (100% appointment) who specializes in healthcare administration. We are seeking applicants in the areas of health services and policy research, delivery system and payment policy, and healthcare management. The faculty member will teach a variety of courses in our newly launched Master of Science in Healthcare Administration & Leadership Program This program will be transitioning to a fully online program in Fall 2025. Depending on the applicant’s background and expertise, they may also be asked to teach courses that support our master’s in health information technology. Candidates who have a completed Ph.D. in a discipline related to health administration, including but not limited to, public health, health services, policy analysis, relevant social sciences (health economics, political science, sociology), or related areas are encouraged to apply.
Teaching
The preferred candidate will have teaching strengths that support courses such as Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Leadership, US Health and Medical Systems, Financing Health and Medical Systems, and Health Policy. The potential to develop additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise are available.
Research
Clinical-track faculty are not expected to maintain an active scholarship portfolio.
Service
All HHS faculty members are expected to provide service to the University, college, department, profession and the community. Consistent with the mission of CEHHS and the University, professional service contributions to the Dearborn and regional community are valued as well as national and international contributions. Engagement in service activities at multiple levels is required. The quality and impact of service contributions is more important than the number of different service activities.
Term of appointment
Clinical instructional track appointments will be without tenure. The first appointment will be for a minimum of one year to a maximum of three years. The subsequent reappointment may be for a period of up to three years.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn, a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Our faculty comes from respected universities and doctoral programs, are recognized for excellence in research and teaching, and are active in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University.
The campus is located on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.
The College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Office of Institutional Equity, 4901 Evergreen Road, Suite 1020, Administrative Services Building, Dearborn, Michigan 48128-1491, (313) 593-5190. For other University of Michigan information, call 734-764-1817.
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in healthcare administration and/or management, public health, health services, policy analysis, relevant social sciences (health economics, political science, sociology), or related areas are encouraged to apply. Persons who are ABD and will complete their doctoral degree by August 15, 2024 are eligible to apply.
Minimum one year of experience as a practitioner/instructor
Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Evidence of professional development
Record of service contributions in their clinical setting and/or profession
Applicants should send a cover letter that addresses their teaching interests, curriculum vitae (CV), and the names and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio.
The review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
All applications must be submitted via Interfolio, applications submitted through careers.umich.edu will not be reviewed.
University of Michigan-Dearborn shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The University’s Non-Discrimination statement provides contact information for filing a complainant and the University’s Title IX Statement.
